Goodyear officer resigns amid camera probe

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AI GeneratedThe Goodyear Police Department has released its final report regarding the misuse of automated license plate reader (ALPR) technology. An internal investigation revealed that Officer Christopher Jackson violated department policies through abuse of authority and providing misleading information. While criminal charges were not filed, the chief confirmed Jackson would have been fired had he not resigned.
Now at four, the Goodyear Police Department releasing
its final report on its investigation into the possible misuse
of automated license plate reader technology.
This investigation started in July after
a routine audit found concerning use of the city's flock cameras.
An officer, now identified as Christopher Jackson, was flagged
for possible misuse and immediately put on administrative leave.
Glendale Police were brought in to investigate,
but found that there was not enough evidence to bring criminal charges.
Jackson, though, resigned in September,
but the internal investigation continued,
and officials found he did violate department policies,
including abuse of authority
and providing false or misleading information.
The Goodyear chief says that if Jackson had
not resigned, he would have been fired.
