Rick Bennett
Role at the time: Maine gubernatorial candidate
Condemned
Statement summary
Bennett said Flock cameras are not useful for law enforcement and told WGME he would support a statewide ban.
“I don't think that they're a useful law enforcement tool, and I think they may violate civil rights.”
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WGME interviews three Maine gubernatorial candidates about Flock cameras, including Bobby Charles on limited police use.
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WGME directly reports his support for a statewide ban and quotes his objection to the cameras.