Eastpointe Police Officers Investigated for Improper Use of Flock Surveillance Technology, City Terminates Contract
Two Eastpointe police officers are under investigation for allegedly misusing their access to Flock Safety search tools, leading to one officer receiving "severe discipline." The Eastpointe Police Department initiated internal investigations after USA TODAY reporters flagged unusual search activity in audit logs made public through records requests. Police Chief Corey K. Haines stated that one employee misused Flock for personal purposes, while the other committed a policy violation. The officer involved in personal misuse received severe discipline, and the second case remains under investigation. Following these revelations and growing public concern, the Eastpointe City Council voted to terminate its contract with Flock Safety, an Atlanta-based surveillance technology company. Eastpointe Mayor Michael Klinefelt, who proposed the contract termination, cited resident concerns over the potential for misuse and the invasive nature of such surveillance technology. The city had installed 18 Flock cameras in 2...
