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Former police officer used Flock cameras to track victim 76 times, department says
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Kristin Rodin , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· September 1, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The case was referred to the Potter County Attorney's Office, which accepted a criminal complaint against Eder on August 31. The officer, Christian Eder, was fired by the Amarillo Police Department on July 17 for inappropriate conduct.
A former police officer is accused of misusing a camera system to track a victim numerous times. The officer, Christian Eder, was fired by the Amarillo Police Department on July 17 for inappropriate conduct. An internal investigation was launched after a citizen complaint was received, and it was determined that Eder used department resources inappropriately.
The case was referred to the Potter County Attorney's Office, which accepted a criminal complaint against Eder on August 31. Eder is charged with tampering with a government record, a Class A misdemeanor.
Further details about the case are available from the source, including the specifics of the charge and potential penalties. The charge carries a possible fine and jail time.
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Category: safety Published: September 1, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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