An internal investigation in Alpharetta, Georgia, has revealed that officer Dustin Bozzo used high-tech license plate readers to stalk his former romantic partner and her associate.

  • Officer Dustin Bozzo conducted 56 unauthorized searches for his ex-partner's vehicle using Flock technology.
  • He also tracked another officer's vehicle 29 times due to suspected proximity to his ex.
  • The officer has resigned following an internal investigation and faces a criminal probe.

In a disturbing breach of public trust, Dustin Bozzo, a former patrolman for the Alpharetta Police Department in Georgia, allegedly turned powerful surveillance tools against his own colleagues. Internal investigation records obtained by WIRED reveal that Bozzo utilized Flock Safety's Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) system to conduct an extensive surveillance campaign targeting his former romantic partner—a fellow officer—and a second officer whom he suspected of being involved with her.

The Scale of Misuse

Between March and May, Bozzo reportedly used the Flock system 56 times to search for the license plate of his former partner. When he observed her vehicle frequently appearing near that of another police officer, he expanded his surveillance, searching for the second officer's vehicle an additional 29 times. To bypass system prompts requiring a reason for the search, Bozzo admitted to selecting categories like "Wanted Person" or "Traffic Infraction," claiming it was simply a "quick keystroke" to save time.

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Workplace Violations and Relationship Details

The investigation also uncovered a history of unprofessional conduct. Documents indicate that Bozzo's relationship with the female officer violated the city’s ban on workplace dating. Multiple colleagues reported seeing the pair spending personal time together while on duty, neglecting their assigned responsibilities. In one instance, a sergeant reported spotting the duo in a "dark, secluded park" at 2:30 AM while Bozzo was officially on duty.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that the accessibility of invasive tracking technology to law enforcement personnel poses a significant risk to civil liberties. When tools designed for public safety are repurposed for personal vendettas or jealousy, it undermines the integrity of the entire legal system and highlights a critical need for stricter oversight of ALPR usage.

The misuse of surveillance technology by those sworn to protect the law represents a profound failure of institutional safeguards.

Alpharetta Police Chief Trent Lindgren stated that the department took "immediate action" upon identifying the misuse. Bozzo was placed on paid leave on July 20 and subsequently resigned on August 5. The department's Criminal Investigations Division is currently conducting an ongoing criminal investigation into the matter.

Did You Know?: There have been at least 45 documented incidents across the United States where police officers misused Flock technology to track romantic interests.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Flock Safety technology?
Flock Safety provides Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPR) that allow law enforcement to track vehicle movements and identify plates in real-time.

2. What happened to the officer involved?
Dustin Bozzo resigned from the Alpharetta Police Department following an internal investigation and is currently under criminal investigation.