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Florida deputy accused of stalking ex with Flock
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The gist
Brevard County deputy Michael Fultz resigned after an investigation found he used Flock to stalk his ex. The case highlights systemic misuse of surveillance tech by police.
Background
Flock Safety operates a network of 120,000 AI-powered license plate reader cameras nationwide. Recent months have seen multiple cases of officers accused of using the system to stalk ex-partners, prompting Flock to implement an AI auditing tool to flag abnormal use.
How it unfolded
- 2024Michael Fultz was hired by Brevard County Sheriff's Office.
- 2025Fultz was named Deputy of the Year; the same day, his ex-girlfriend sent a complaint letter to the sheriff's office.
- Aug 27, 2026News6 reported Fultz's resignation after an internal investigation detailed alleged misconduct, including using Flock to stalk his ex.
- Aug 28, 2026Public outrage grew as details emerged, including allegations of holding a gun to her mouth and making a Nazi salute.
Who’s saying what
- Public
- Residents expressed fury, questioning how such behavior could earn 'Deputy of the Year'.
- Official
- Flock Safety implemented an AI auditing tool to flag abnormal officer usage, and police departments are investigating misuse.
- Analysts
- Experts note the system's design gives law enforcement broad access, leading to potential abuse.
Still unverified
The specific allegations of holding a gun to her mouth and making a Nazi salute are from the internal investigation report, which has not been independently verified.