Indiana police officer arrested for using Flock cameras to search wife
Summary
An Indiana police officer, Justin Craig, was arrested for allegedly misusing Flock license plate cameras to repeatedly search the plates of his wife and her acquaintance. The officer is charged with official misconduct and fraud after an investigation found the searches were not related to police work and were falsely labeled as such.Key Facts
- Officer Justin Craig searched his wife’s license plate over 80 times and a previous acquaintance’s nearly 250 times between January and July.
- The searches were done using Flock cameras, which automatically read and record car license plates to help police track vehicles.
- Craig labeled the searches as related to crimes like traffic violations and theft, but they were unrelated to any real investigation.
- A Washington Post reporter tipped the police chief, leading to the internal review and arrest.
- Flock cameras are widely used by over 4,800 police agencies and nearly 1,000 businesses in the U.S.
- The technology has faced criticism for privacy concerns and misuse, including stalking and tracking people seeking abortions.
- Flock’s CEO said the company will require agencies to use features that monitor how officers use the cameras to prevent abuse.
- Craig’s lawyer denies any wrongdoing, saying existing laws and policies do not prohibit this conduct and that any concerns should be addressed through new laws.
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