York at a glance
Population by race and Hispanic origin
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Full-time law enforcement staff, York Police Department
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Federal grant funding for York
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Military equipment transfers
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Local police misconduct data, consent decrees, and settlements
Data last updated July 9, 2025
Settlements
We identified 1 publicly reported settlement that resulted in $325,000.00 in monetary compensation to victims.
| Year | Description | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
The Town of York, Maine, agreed to pay $325,000 to Stephen Brennan, a pediatrician who was assaulted by a police dog during a traffic stop in 2019. An officer pulled Brennan over for failing to dim the high beams in his car while driving. According to the lawsuit, Brennan was in the process of surrendering during the traffic stop when an officer released a trained police dog, which attacked Brennan and left him with multiple wounds. The Town settled the suit for $325,000 in January 2022. |
Compensation
$325,000.00 |