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Officer allegedly used Flock license plate cameras to track boyfriend's ex-wife: Police chief
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Key Points:
- Mooresville Police Officer Elizabeth Snowman was arrested for allegedly misusing Flock license plate readers to track her boyfriend's ex-wife, accessing the system 31 times, including twice while off-duty.
- The police department discovered the misuse during an audit and is investigating 10 other potential cases, with three considered possibly problematic.
- Flock cameras capture specific vehicle information but have faced criticism and vandalism nationwide due to privacy concerns, prompting increased law enforcement patrols and public activism.
- Law enforcement agencies emphasize the cameras' benefits for solving serious crimes and missing person cases, while stressing strict usage policies and audit trails to prevent misuse.
- Mooresville Police will now require officers to attach case numbers to justify camera use, aiming to ensure accountability and proper application of the technology.
