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Georgia Police Chief Arrested for Using Flock Cameras to Stalk Citizens — 2,707 Searches in 101 Days

Lookout Santa Cruz · Lookout Santa Cruz Staff · November 20, 2025

Braselton Police Chief Michael Steffman conducted 2,707 Flock searches in 101 days — 411 of a single plate — to stalk private citizens not under investigation. Twenty percent of searches occurred outside work hours. He also accessed California's Flock data. Resigned one day before arrest on stalking charges.

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