Investigator arrested for allegedly using Flock camera to track ex: Sheriff
Summary
Laurie Moore, a senior investigator in Albany Sheriff's Office, was arrested for allegedly using Flock cameras to track her ex-girlfriend’s license plate almost 3,000 times without a valid police reason. The department has suspended her and changed rules about Flock camera use to prevent misuse.Key Facts
- Laurie Moore worked for Albany Sheriff’s Office for 13 years.
- She was charged with falsifying business records and official misconduct.
- Moore tracked her ex-girlfriend’s license plate and four others for over a year.
- None of these searches were part of official police investigations.
- Albany Sheriff Craig Apple said the department requires investigators to record reasons for license plate tracking, but Moore’s reasons were false.
- Moore is suspended indefinitely and will appear in court on September 24.
- Another staff member was also placed on administrative leave.
- The department now restricts deputy access to Flock cameras and requires more frequent audits.
- Flock cameras are used by police to help solve crimes but have faced criticism for misuse.
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