Braselton Police Department

Agency-level case history and misuse patterns.

2
Documented cases
1
People arrested
1
People fired

//Agency profile

Agency
Braselton Police Department
City
Braselton
County
Jackson / Barrow / Gwinnett / Hall
State
Georgia

//Discovery methods

GBI investigation requested by Jackson County Sheriff's Office · 1
Department investigation and comprehensive audit · 1

//Associated cases

Unnamed Braselton Police officer

Braselton Police Department · Braselton, Jackson / Barrow / Gwinnett / Hall, Georgia
Fired; matter referred to Georgia Bureau of Investigation Fired 2026-08-20 Department investigation found the officer improperly used the Flock camera system during 2024 and 2025. Police said the misconduct occurred during the prior administration.Automated License Plate Reader Unauthorized / improper Flock use

Department investigation found the officer improperly used the Flock camera system during 2024 and 2025. Police said the misconduct occurred during the prior administration.

Michael Steffman

Braselton Police Department · Braselton, Jackson / Barrow / Gwinnett / Hall, Georgia · November 19, 2025
Resigned / Arrested / Charged Resigned / announced retirement before arrest Automated License Plate Reader Non-law-enforcement useStalking / harassment

GBI said Steffman misused automated license plate recognition systems to harass and stalk multiple individuals.