Deputy Fired for Tracking Ex Over 3K Times | New Orleans News

A Jefferson Parish deputy was fired for abusing the Flock license plate reader system, tracking his ex-partner over 3,200 times across years — exposing a critical oversight: the system logs access but can’t verify legitimacy. Sheriff Joe Lopinto is now partnering with Flock to upgrade auditing tools and prevent future misuse, acknowledging tech often outpaces safeguards. While some praise the tech for solving crimes from homicides to hit-and-runs, others warn of privacy risks and government overreach. The department’s proactive push for nationwide upgrades aims to balance public safety with individual rights. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bee19fae89b43fcc