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Cop allegedly used Flock cameras to stalk her ex-girlfriend. The police suspended its Flock system.
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· August 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway An affidavit for an abuse prevention order was filed, detailing the ex-girlfriend's allegations.
A police officer is under internal investigation for allegedly misusing Flock cameras. The officer, Emily Pacheco, is accused of using the cameras to track an ex-girlfriend after their two-year relationship ended. The ex-girlfriend claims Pacheco generated fake phone numbers to contact her and showed up at her home unannounced in a police cruiser.
The police department has suspended its Flock system. An affidavit for an abuse prevention order was filed, detailing the ex-girlfriend's allegations. Further details about the investigation and allegations are available from the source.
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Category: rights Published: August 18, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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