The Lee County Sheriff’s Office announced on Tuesday September 1, 2026, that one of their deputies was fired for misuse of a Flock camera system. Sheriff Jay Jones did not identify the deputy involved or specifics of the allegations regarding misconduct.
According to a statement released by the sheriff “A Lee County Deputy Sheriff was dismissed last week following an internal audit that revealed violation of agency policies and procedures regarding the use of information obtained from the Flock camera system.”
“Several years ago, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office developed and implemented specific guidelines restricting the use of any automated license plate reader (ALPR) information to legitimate law enforcement purposes only, which includes Flock camera systems. The deputy’s dismissal is an example of our commitment and previously stated public position to hold personnel accountable for violations of policies in place to protect the public.”
This latest incident is one of a string of law enforcement agencies entangled in cases involving the misuse of Flock cameras across Alabama and Georgia. Flock cameras are at the heart of a nationwide controversy over privacy concerns. Some regions have removed or relocated the cameras in response to public outcry. Other high-profile citizens have come out in favor of the Flock camera system including Angela Haley-Harris, the mother of Aniah Blanchard.
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