In recent months, reports of police officers misusing **Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPRs)**, particularly those sold by **Flock Safety**, have surged. These incidents often involve officers exploiting the technology to stalk former romantic partners, with specific details frequently remaining scarce. However, through documents obtained via a public records request, **WIRED** has shed light on a particularly egregious case involving a former Alpharetta, Georgia patrolman. ### The Alpharetta Incident **Dustin Bozzo**, a former patrolman in Alpharetta, Georgia, allegedly used the **Flock Safety** system 56 times between March and May to search for the license plate of a former romantic partner—a fellow member of the Alpharetta Police Department. When **Bozzo** noticed his ex's car frequently near another officer's vehicle, he extended his unauthorized searches to that officer's car, conducting 29 searches within the same period. According to Lieutenant **Jason Hiott** of the Alpharetta Police Department, **Bozzo** was placed on paid leave on July 20 and resigned on August 5 following an internal investigation. An "ongoing criminal investigation" is currently underway by the department's Criminal Investigations Division. Alpharetta Police Chief **Trent Lindgren** affirmed the department's commitment to high standards and immediate action upon identifying misuse. **Flock Safety** did not respond to requests for comment. ### A Pattern of Misuse While a breakup in the civilian world might lead to social media checks, law enforcement officers often have access to powerful and invasive tools like **Flock Safety**'s **ALPRs**. Across the country, there have been at least 45 documented incidents of police officers misusing **Flock** to look up or track current or former romantic partners. According to the internal report by Alpharetta Police Sergeant **Jabbar Braithwaite**, **Bozzo** claimed he did not intend to intimidate or cause harm. Nonetheless, the sequence of events underscores how easily the misuse of such technology can escalate into a serious offense. ### Internal Investigation Details The report details **Bozzo**'s admission to a romantic involvement with a then-fellow officer, which began in late 2025. The other officer, now a civilian employee, stated that most of their romantic communications occurred on **Snapchat**. Questions arose regarding the extent of their relationship during work hours. **Bozzo** initially asked if the question about romantic involvement pertained to "At work?" when first questioned. Sergeant **Braithwaite** clarified the scope, and **Bozzo** confirmed a sexual relationship, which the former officer also corroborated, insisting it never occurred while on duty. Despite their claims, their behavior drew attention within the department. Multiple reports indicated that **Bozzo** and the other officer "frequently spent personal time together while on duty" and were "not engaged in their assigned responsibilities." These reports led to their separation and a "written directive" concerning "acceptable workplace interactions." However, the affair seemingly continued. One sergeant reported observing the pair meeting in a "dark, secluded park" at approximately 2:30 AM while **Officer Bozzo** was on duty, and the other officer was not, as summarized in **Braithwaite**'s report.