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Dispatcher resigns over Flock camera misuse as data shows single user made more than 20,000 searches
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · As published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points An internal investigation was launched, which confirmed the dispatcher's actions through the department's Flock account. A dispatcher has resigned after being accused of misusing a Flock camera system.
A dispatcher has resigned after being accused of misusing a Flock camera system. The alleged misuse occurred over a period of two years and involved numerous unauthorized searches of specific license plates. An internal investigation was launched, which confirmed the dispatcher's actions through the department's Flock account.
The dispatcher's actions were found to be in violation of departmental policies related to equipment and system use. As a result of the incident, all department Flock users will now be subject to a mandatory monthly audit.
Further details on the incident and the investigation are available from the source. The resignation of the dispatcher was tendered on Thursday.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 21, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
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