NewsFOX 13 Tampa BayAugust 20, 2026Hillsborough County
Judge sets $5,500 bond for former Sarasota officer accused of misusing surveillance cameras
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Former Sarasota police officer Corey Waiters faces two felony charges and one misdemeanor for allegedly using Flock license plate cameras to search for a single license plate 355 times. The investigation began after a USA Today reporter identified the repeated searches, which included 121 searches of the same tag in a single day.
Read the full story at FOX 13 Tampa BayWhy It Matters
The case highlights concerns regarding the potential for misuse of law enforcement surveillance technology that tracks the daily movements and associations of private citizens.
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Who's Mentioned
PersonRex Troche“Stated the department takes misconduct allegations seriously”PersonBrett McIntosh“Commented on the privacy implications of surveillance technology”OrganizationUSA Today“Reporter discovered the license plate searches”OrganizationFlock“Provider of license plate surveillance cameras”PersonChristopher Goodson“Previously charged with misusing Flock cameras”PersonCorey Waiters“Former Sarasota police officer charged with misusing surveillance technology”