A Georgia Cop Used Flock to Track 2 Other Cops: His Ex and Her Friend

An investigation into an Alpharetta, Georgia police officer who misused the Flock surveillance system to track a former romantic partner. The report highlights broader concerns regarding the potential for police abuse of high-tech tracking tools.
Why it matters
It raises critical questions about privacy, police accountability, and the ethical implications of widespread surveillance technology.
Now, with documents obtained via a public records request, WIRED can reveal specific details about one extensive Flock-fueled surveillance campaign and the subsequent investigation and fallout.
The article reports on documented misconduct and internal investigations using public records, maintaining a factual tone.
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