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Sheriff Investigator Spied Via Database 3,000 Times
10 Sep
Summary
- An investigator allegedly conducted nearly 3,000 unauthorized database searches.
- The searches reportedly targeted an acquaintance of the investigator.
- The sheriff's department limited access to Flock camera data after the breach.
An Albany County sheriff's investigator, Laurie Moore, faces misdemeanor charges following an internal investigation that uncovered approximately 3,000 unauthorized searches using Flock camera data. Sheriff Craig Apple announced Moore's arrest, stating the investigation began when irregularities in database searches were detected.
The extensive searches, totaling 2,985, reportedly focused on an acquaintance of the investigator. The sheriff's department has since limited staff access to Flock data to prevent further breaches. A supervisor not named in the report received a suspension related to the incident.
Flock Safety recently announced platform changes to address privacy concerns and documented abuses of its system by law enforcement. The company's cameras record vehicle license plates and characteristics, with data searchable by thousands of agencies nationwide. While hailed as a crime-fighting tool, critics cite its pervasiveness as unconstitutional surveillance. Recent reports indicate other law enforcement officers have faced accusations for unauthorized camera use.
