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Hacker News·Aug 19·5 min read
Police officer used Flock cameras to track estranged wife 717 times
TL;DR
A police officer in Central Florida is accused of misusing Flock camera technology to track his estranged wife’s vehicle 717 times over 21 months, leading to his arrest for computer-related offenses.
✦ Why It Matters
Review your organization's policies on the ethical use of surveillance technology to prevent misuse.
Key Takeaways
- Ensure all surveillance technology is used strictly for official purposes.
- Implement training for officers on ethical use of data.
- Regularly audit access logs for surveillance systems.
- Establish clear consequences for misuse of technology.
Full Summary
Christopher Anthony Goodson, a 31-year-old officer with the Haines City Police Department, allegedly accessed the Flock camera system, which automates license plate recognition, to track his estranged wife's vehicle 717 times from September 2024 to June 2026. Goodson claimed he was monitoring his children’s location, but investigators found no evidence that his wife was involved in any criminal activity.
His searches included numerous instances in 2025, with 280 queries in September alone. Following his admission to a supervisor about the misuse, he was arrested and charged with computer offenses and official misconduct.
This case is part of a broader trend, with multiple officers across the U.S. facing similar allegations of misusing surveillance technology. Flock has announced new measures to prevent such misuse, including requiring case numbers for searches and reviewing activities for abnormal patterns.