Georgia police officers fired after Flock camera misuse
The Savannah Police Department has fired six employees following an internal investigation into the unauthorized use of Flock Safety license plate reader technology. The investigation revealed that the employees used the system to track personal acquaintances and family members.
Why it matters
This incident underscores the growing privacy concerns and potential for abuse inherent in the widespread adoption of surveillance technology by law enforcement agencies.
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Savannah Police Department terminated four sworn officers and two civilian employees following an internal investigation into misuse of the department’s Flock Safety License Plate Reader system. All six cases are also under independent criminal investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
The six employees were placed on administrative leave last week after a proactive review of system activity identified searches that appeared to have been conducted for purposes unrelated to legitimate law enforcement activity.
SEE: Savannah Police investigating 6 employees over alleged misuse of license plate reader system
SPD started an internal investigation July 27 and referred all six cases to the GBI for independent criminal review.
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