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NewsFOX 13 Tampa BayAugust 19, 2026Hillsborough

Sarasota Police Department terminates officer following criminal investigation into database misuse

The Sarasota Police Department fired an officer on Wednesday following his arrest for allegedly misusing law enforcement search databases, including the Flock camera system. The termination follows an ongoing criminal investigation into the unauthorized access of these systems.

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Why It Matters

The incident involves the security and oversight of law enforcement surveillance tools used to track vehicle movements and access sensitive criminal justice information.

Key Facts

  • The Sarasota Police Department terminated an officer on Wednesday.
  • The officer was arrested in connection with an ongoing criminal investigation.
  • The investigation concerns the alleged misuse of law enforcement search databases.
  • The Flock camera system is explicitly identified as one of the databases involved in the alleged misuse.

Who's Mentioned

personRex Troche“Chief of the Sarasota Police Department.”otherFlock“A license plate reader and surveillance database system.”personChristopher Goodson“Haines City Police Officer arrested for similar misuse of Flock cameras.”otherDAVID“Driver and Vehicle Information Database used by law enforcement.”organizationSarasota Police Department“The law enforcement agency that investigated and terminated the officer.”personCory Waiters“Former officer arrested for official misconduct and database misuse.”