Haines City Officer Arrested for Alleged FLOCK Camera Misuse
A Haines City police officer has been arrested for allegedly misusing FLOCK cameras to search his estranged wife's vehicle over 700 times between September 2024 and June 2026. The investigation found the vehicle was not part of any criminal investigation.…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 11, 2026 —
A police officer in Haines City has been arrested and charged with alleged misuse of FLOCK cameras. The officer is accused of using the surveillance system to conduct over 700 searches of his estranged wife’s vehicle between September 2024 and June 2026.
An investigation into the matter revealed that the vehicle in question was not part of any ongoing criminal investigation at the time the searches were conducted. The alleged misuse involved accessing and utilizing FLOCK camera data for personal reasons, which is a violation of protocol and potentially state law.
The officer now faces several charges, including offenses against users of computer systems and official misconduct. These charges indicate a serious breach of public trust and adherence to legal and ethical standards expected of law enforcement officials.
The investigation into the officer’s actions was initiated following concerns about the improper use of departmental resources. The timeline of the alleged misuse spans a significant period, from September 2024 through June 2026, indicating a pattern of behavior.
Details regarding the specific findings of the investigation, beyond the number of searches and the lack of a criminal investigation context, have not been fully disclosed. The outcome of the legal proceedings is pending. The Haines City Police Department has not released further information regarding internal disciplinary actions related to this incident.
Story summarized from the original created by Amanda Boettcher on www.tampabay28.com, see more information here.
