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San Jose Police Officer Fired for Misusing AI License Plate Reader Data

September 12, 2026
oecd:2026-09-12-3605View source ↗

What happened

A San Jose police officer was fired after illicitly accessing the Flock AI-powered license plate reader database to track a domestic violence victim and sharing her location with his cousin, the alleged abuser. The incident highlights privacy violations and misuse of AI surveillance technology by law enforcement.

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Sources and evidence

OECD AI Incidents Monitor
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San Jose Police Officer Fired for Misusing AI License Plate Reader Data
2026-09-12