Pomfret Supervisor, Councilman Discuss Flock Camera Controversy

The Town of Pomfret's top elected official believes Chautauqua County should have given more thought into its contract with Flock before allowing their license plate readers to be installed in the area. Town Supervisor Dan Pacos and Councilman Mike Lee discussed the controversial devices as guests on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program on Friday. Pacos, who has reviewed the Chautauqua County District Attorney Office's contract with Flock, believes it isn't tight enough when it comes to restricting what that company can do...

Dan Pacos: contract doesn't limit flock

Two of the 10 Flock cameras in the north county are located in the town -- one at the Route 20 and Route 60 roundabout, and one on the intersection of Route 20 and Christy Road. Meanwhile, the latter of the those two cameras was recently vandalized. Town Councilman Mike Lee says it's a predictable outcome due to how the devices were rolled out...

Mike Lee: people are justifiably concerned

District Attorney Jason Schmidt discussed the Flock cameras during last month's Pomfret Town Board meeting.

Click here to listen to the entire "Viewpoint" interview with Dan Pacos and Mike Lee.

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