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AI audit tool flags suspicious police searches as Flock misuse cases mount in Georgia
By Brendan Keefe at Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· July 17, 2026
· 3 min read
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A growing number of Georgia police officers have been fired, arrested or removed from duty over allegations they misused the Flock Safety license plate reader (LPR) database for personal reasons, including accusations of tracking romantic partners and acquainta...
Key takeaway Atlanta News First Investigates identified at least 20 cases in Georgia in the past year in which officers faced discipline and/or criminal allegations tied to improper use of the Flock system.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 17, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
Reading time: 3 min
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