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5 IMPD officers charged with misusing Flock license plate readers

Indianapolis police officers face indictment for unauthorized searches of the automated camera system, including tracking a woman's vehicle.

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What to know

  • Five current and former IMPD officers face charges for unauthorized use of Flock, an automated license plate reader system.
  • One officer is accused of using Flock to track a woman's vehicle without legal justification, including searches related to her ex-partner and new partner.
  • A prosecutor indicated these charges are 'just the beginning,' suggesting an ongoing investigation with more indictments expected.

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    Prosecutor signals more charges expected

    A prosecutor characterized the indictments as 'just the beginning,' indicating the investigation is ongoing and additional charges are anticipated.

    “'This is just the beginning'”
    — Prosecutor
  2. background

    Five IMPD officers indicted for Flock misuse — Five current and former Indianapolis police officers were charged with misusing Flock license plate reader technology. The charges include unauthorized database searches, with one officer specifically accused of tracking a woman's vehicle—her ex-partner and new partner—without legal cause.

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  1. 3 outlets Former IMPD officer charged for Flock searches of wife's ex and new partner

    first by IndyStar, 15h ago · also WTHR, Fox 59

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