United States, Savannah, Georgia

Savannah Police Department

Flock Safety licence plate readers, supplied by Flock Safety

OperationalJournalismPAI-576BBF44

Body
Savannah Police Department
Country
United States
Area
Savannah, Georgia
Technology
Flock Safety licence plate readers
Supplier
Flock Safety
Status
Operational
In routine use by the named body, on the evidence of a public source.
Stage
In use now
Since
Not known
Legal basis
Not stated in the source
Oversight
Georgia Bureau of Investigation investigation of the misuse (as of August 2026)
Evidence
Journalism
Named reporting by a reputable outlet
Source
WTOC, 10 August 2026
Last checked
Record code
PAI-576BBF44

Notes

WTOC reported on 10 August 2026 that Savannah police fired six employees (four officers and two civilian staff) for misusing Flock technology: an internal investigation that began on 27 July found searches on acquaintances and family members, and one employee gave someone outside law enforcement access to the system. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation was still investigating. Two aldermen called for frequent audits and stricter policy, and the ACLU of Georgia's deputy executive director said surveillance technology would only grow. WTOC reported on 20 October 2026 that four of the six had been charged criminally and that Mayor Van Johnson said the department had strengthened its rules and planned a public portal showing how the technology is used. The sources do not give the number of cameras or a start date.

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