There’s no room for Flock cameras in Vacationland

A group of cameras sit atop a pole outside the Seasons Grille & Lounge in Bangor, Maine. It is one of several in the Bangor area, including on Route 2 through Veazie. Isla Rocca / Maine Campus There’s no room for Flock cameras in Vacationland By Joseph Greene on November 9, 2026 OPINION: Automated license plate readers (ALPRs), more commonly referred to as Flock cameras, have been making headlines for months now. While many claim they are a necessity and the next step toward protecting public safety, a fair share of people see them as a threat to privacy and a product of government surveillance. As it stands right now, there are currently an estimated 102 operational Flock cameras in the state of Maine. While this would rank Maine 47th out of 52 U.S. states and territories in terms of Flock camera surveillance, the state has certainly experienced its share of issues with the product.

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