Goodyear Officer on Leave Over ALPR Abuse | Tucson News

Goodyear, Arizona, has placed an officer on leave after a routine audit uncovered serious potential misuse of license plate reader cameras — enough to trigger an immediate suspension and computer access cutoff. The department won’t detail the alleged violation but confirms it may involve criminal activity, now handed over to Glendale PD for an independent probe. This isn’t isolated: Chandler paused its ALPR program, Apache Junction lost an officer who tracked his wife, and Tempe halted data sharing amid privacy and abuse concerns. Despite the scandal, Goodyear stands by the tech as vital for public safety — stressing that one officer’s actions don’t invalidate responsible use by others. Accountability remains central as internal reviews continue alongside the criminal investigation. 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/306de60c9e361462