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West Georgia officer under investigation for misusing Flock Safety surveillance
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Sam Sachs , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 20, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The period in question spans from March to December 2025. A review is underway regarding the actions of a police officer.
A review is underway regarding the actions of a police officer. This officer was found to have potentially misused a license plate recognition system over several months. The period in question spans from March to December 2025.
Further details about the situation are available from the relevant authorities. The police department has consulted with other agencies to identify possible warning signs of misuse.
The company providing the license plate recognition system has given access to an audit function, which may aid in the investigation. More information can be found through the news app or related news stories.
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Category: safety Published: August 20, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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