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Kentucky officer accused of using police cameras to track ex over 2,000 times
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Mark Morales, CNN Newsource , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· August 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The officer is accused of tracking his ex-girlfriend excessively, with over 2,000 instances reported. A police officer's alleged misuse of a license plate reader system has led to his arrest.
A police officer's alleged misuse of a license plate reader system has led to his arrest. The officer is accused of tracking his ex-girlfriend excessively, with over 2,000 instances reported. This incident is part of a larger pattern of law enforcement officers facing consequences for alleged abuses of this technology.
The system's manufacturer has implemented an AI-powered auditing tool to detect abnormal use, which flagged the officer's activity. This tool is now required for use with the system.
Further details about the incident and the auditing tool are available from the source.
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Category: safety Published: August 27, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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