AI incident #1595 ·

Deputies in Cherokee County, Georgia, Allegedly Misused Automated License Plate Reader Data for Non-Law-Enforcement Purposes

What happened

An internal audit by the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office in Georgia reportedly found that deputies Cynthia Jodesty, Chris Bryant, and Mike Creeden used the agency's automated license plate reader database for non-law-enforcement purposes in violation of policy and state law.

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Who was involved

Alleged harmed party
Unnamed Employee Of The Cherokee County Sheriff'S Office In Georgia, Cherokee County Sheriff'S Office (Georgia), Individuals Whose License Plate Data Were Accessed For Non Law Enforcement Purposes, Privacy, Law Enforcement

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