A Georgia police officer used Flock surveillance technology to track the movements of his ex-partner and another officer after their affair ended, according to internal investigation records.
The officer monitored the ex-partner's vehicle location and tracked a second cop whose car frequently appeared near hers. The surveillance was conducted using Flock, a license plate recognition system deployed by law enforcement agencies across the country.
Internal investigation records revealed the unauthorized tracking activity. The case highlights concerns about access to surveillance tools and potential misuse of law enforcement technology for personal purposes.
Flock's system captures and catalogs license plate data from numerous cameras, ostensibly to help police investigations. However, the Georgia case demonstrates how officers with system access can exploit the technology to monitor individuals outside official investigations.
The incident raises questions about oversight mechanisms and accountability measures governing surveillance tool usage among police departments. Such cases have previously prompted discussions about stricter access controls and audit trails for sensitive law enforcement databases.
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