Braselton police officer fired for allegedly misusing Flock camera system

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Braselton Police Department officer has been fired after an investigation found he improperly used the Flock camera system, police announced on Friday.

The officer, who has not been identified, was terminated on Aug. 20. The case has been forwarded to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

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The officer allegedly exploited the system in 2024 and 2025. A “comprehensive” audit found no other instances of misuse, the department said.

“When made aware of potential misuse occurring during the former administration, we took immediate action to investigate and hold the individual accountable,” interim Police Chief Zach Tiller said in a statement. “This past behavior occurred before our current safeguards were enacted. Today, our Flock camera system is strictly monitored to ensure it is used solely to fight crime and protect our community.”

The department said it implemented more safeguards earlier this year — including reducing the number of people with access from 23 to 14, requiring an entry with a case number and law enforcement purpose for every search, and conducting weekly search log audits.

In recent months, dozens, if not hundreds, of law enforcement officers have been fired and arrested for allegedly misusing their department’s Flock cameras all over the nation, including in Georgia.

Some of the cases have even expanded beyond officers. On Friday, the University of Georgia Police Department said one of its IT workers was disciplined for misusing the Flock camera system.

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