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WBPD Officer Axed for Misusing Town's Flock Database
8 Sep
Summary
- An officer was dismissed from Wrightsville Beach Police after misusing the Flock Safety database.
- An internal audit revealed a discrepancy, triggering an investigation by state authorities.
- This incident occurred as New Hanover County terminated its own Flock contract.
An officer has been dismissed from the Wrightsville Beach Police Department due to alleged misuse of the town's Flock Safety database. The department discovered a discrepancy during an audit of the system.
An internal investigation was promptly launched, with the N.C. State Bureau of Investigation and the District Attorney's office also notified. While the department confirmed administrative action was taken, the specifics of whether the officer was fired or resigned remain undisclosed, and the individual's name has not been released as the state investigation is ongoing.
Wrightsville Beach Police implemented the Flock system in March to aid in identifying suspects and recovering stolen property. The department stated that an early audit was conducted to ensure compliance with state law and town policy. This situation unfolds as New Hanover County recently terminated its Flock contract, though Wrightsville Beach's separate agreement remains unaffected.
