An Alpharetta, Georgia police officer resigned following an internal investigation that revealed he misused Flock Safety license plate reader technology to stalk a former romantic partner’s vehicle.

Key Points

• Former Alpharetta patrolman Dustin Bozzo allegedly performed 85 unauthorized license plate searches between March and May 2024.
• Bozzo used the Flock Safety system to track his ex-partner and a colleague, falsely labeling queries as "Wanted Person" or "Traffic Infraction."
• The Alpharetta Police Department placed Bozzo on paid leave in July and accepted his resignation on August 5.
• An ongoing criminal investigation is currently being conducted by the department's Criminal Investigations Division.
• Nationwide, at least 45 documented incidents involve police officers misusing Flock surveillance tools to track current or former romantic partners.

Why it Matters

The misuse of high-tech surveillance tools by law enforcement highlights significant vulnerabilities in how sensitive tracking data is monitored and protected from internal abuse. As these systems become standard for police departments, the incident underscores the urgent need for stricter oversight to prevent officers from weaponizing public safety technology for personal vendettas.