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DEKALB COUNTY, GA– A DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office deputy has fired and arrested after an internal investigation revealed he was misusing Flock Safety technology.
Sgt. Kabiru Salawu was charged with felony Violation of Oath of Office and misdemeanor Misuse of License Plate Data on July 17. His employment with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office has been terminated.
“The public expects and deserves integrity from every member of this agency,” said Sheriff Melody M. Maddox. “The misuse of law enforcement technology or confidential information for any unauthorized purpose is a serious breach of the public’s trust and will not be tolerated. When misconduct is identified, we act swiftly, hold those responsible accountable, and remain committed to the highest ethical standards.”
Salawu had been employed with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office since August 24, 2009. He is currently being held without bond at the DeKalb County Jail.
Salawu’s arrest follows a string of arrests in which Georgia police officers are accused of misusing the license plate reader technology without a legitimate purpose.
Salawu’s case remains an active criminal investigation. No additional information is available at this time, the DeKalb Sheriff’s Office stated in a news release.
Image of Flock camera via Flocksafety.com
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