Florida Officer Accused of Misusing Atlanta-Based Flock Cameras to Track Estranged Wife

A Central Florida police officer has been arrested after allegedly using license-plate reading technology from Atlanta-based Flock Safety to track his estranged wife's vehicle hundreds of times without a legitimate law-enforcement reason. According to Polk County court records, Haines City Police Officer Christopher Anthony Goodson, 31, was charged Aug. 11 with computer-related offenses and official misconduct. An arrest affidavit states Goodson searched for his wife's car in the Flock database 717 times between September 2024 and June 2026, using both department-issued devices and his own time off duty. He reportedly told investigators he was monitoring his children's whereabouts, though he also cited unrelated justifications like traffic violations and theft. Authorities found no evidence his wife was ever connected to a crime. Goodson has been placed on paid leave. Haines City Police Chief Isaac Jackson called the situation "an unfortunate incident" and said the department does not tolerate misuse of investigative databases, though it will continue using Flock technology. The case adds to a growing list of similar allegations nationwide, including incidents in Massachusetts and Wisconsin. Flock, headquartered in Atlanta, has said it will now require officers to attach case numbers to searches and will flag unusual activity automatically.