Florida police officers arrested for alleged misuse of Flock surveillance cameras

Two Florida law enforcement officers have been arrested following allegations of misusing Flock Safety license plate reader cameras to track individuals.

In Haines City, Christopher Goodson faces charges of official misconduct and offenses against users of computers and electronic devices. An affidavit alleges Goodson used the Flock database 717 times between September 2024 and June 2026 to track his estranged ex-wife. Goodson claimed to supervisors that the searches were intended to monitor his children’s location. He has indicated plans to resign.

In Sarasota, former officer Corey Waiters was arrested after an investigation revealed he allegedly searched for a specific license plate 355 times, including 121 times in a single day. While each search was logged as involving a “suspicious vehicle,” investigators determined the vehicle was not under any criminal investigation. Waiters has been charged with two felonies and a misdemeanor, with bond set at $5,500.

These incidents have drawn attention to the potential for abuse within the Flock surveillance system, which currently includes over 116,000 cameras across the United States.