Officers Fired for Misusing License Plate Readers | Atlanta News

Three Gwinnett County police officers are fired and facing charges after abusing the department’s license plate reader system—using it to stalk an ex-partner. The discovery came thanks to a new auditing tool, prompting immediate reforms: now all searches require supervisor approval and data retention is shortened. This isn’t isolated—nearly 50 similar incidents have been reported across Georgia, with almost 30 in metro Atlanta alone. The police chief vowed this won’t be tolerated, reaffirming the tech’s vital role in public safety while tightening safeguards to prevent misuse. It’s a stark reminder that powerful surveillance tools must remain accountable—or risk being weaponized against innocent people. 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/bcef20127ca4cffb