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Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office lieutenant admits to improper use of Flock cameras per docs
By Lileana Pearson at ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC)
· July 18, 2026
· 1 min read
Documents obtained by ABC13 show a Fort Bend Co. Sheriff's Office Lieutenant used Flock cameras to look up one license plate 41 times and another plate 148 times from January 2022 through December 2025.
Key takeaway Sheriff's Office Lieutenant used Flock cameras to look up one license plate 41 times and another plate 148 times from January 2022 through December 2025.
Why this matters in The Bellaire
The admission by a Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office lieutenant of improper use of Flock cameras raises questions about oversight and accountability in the use of surveillance technology in neighboring law enforcement agencies. Given Bellaire 's proximity to Fort Bend County, residents may wonder if similar issues could arise in their own community. The frequency with which the lieutenant accessed certain license plates, including one plate 148 times over a four-year period, suggests a potential for abuse of power and invasion of privacy. As Bellaire considers its own public safety measures, including the potential use of Flock cameras or other surveillance tools, the city should prioritize transparency and establish clear guidelines for the use of such technology to prevent similar incidents. Bellaire's city government and law enforcement agency should take note of this incident and consider implementing safeguards to ensure that any surveillance technology used in the city is used responsibly and with proper oversight.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 18, 2026 ·
Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Documents obtained by ABC13 show a Fort Bend Co. Sheriff's Office Lieutenant used Flock cameras to look up one license plate 41 times and another plate 148 times from January 2022 through December 2025.
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