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Baytown officer under investigation for allegedly misusing Flock cameras resigns, police chief says
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· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Baytown Police Chief John Stringer announced the officer's resignation in a video statement.
A Baytown police officer has resigned amid an investigation into alleged misuse of a license plate reader system. The system in question is provided by Flock Safety. The resignation occurred while the investigation is still ongoing.
Baytown Police Chief John Stringer announced the officer's resignation in a video statement. Further details about the investigation and the alleged misuse are available from the Baytown Police Department or through their official statements, such as the video released by Chief Stringer.
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Category: safety Published: July 30, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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