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ALPR ABUSE ARCHIVE
Christopher Anthony Goodson
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FL-HAINES-CITY-GOODSON-2026-08-11
Christopher Anthony Goodson
Investigators alleged Goodson repeatedly searched his estranged wife's vehicle in Flock for personal reasons while entering terms that made the searches appear connected to criminal cases.
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Last verified August 25, 2026
//Person
Name
Christopher Anthony Goodson
Role title
Police Officer
Role type
Sworn law enforcement
Agency
Haines City Police Department
City
Haines City
County
Polk
State
Florida
//Current status
Status
Arrested / Charged
Employment outcome
Paid administrative leave / stated intent to resign
Arrest date
August 11, 2026
Jail
Unknown
Case-status notes
The Washington Post reported that Goodson was charged one day after it asked the department about his Flock usage.
//Alleged conduct and technology
Why this case is in the database
Investigators alleged Goodson repeatedly searched his estranged wife's vehicle in Flock for personal reasons while entering terms that made the searches appear connected to criminal cases.
Technology type
Investigators alleged Goodson repeatedly searched his estranged wife's vehicle in Flock for personal reasons while entering terms that made the searches appear connected to criminal cases.; Automated License Plate Reader
Reported vendor
Flock Safety
Reported product
Unknown
Misuse start
2024-09-01
Misuse end
2026-06-30
Known alleged search count
717
Known duration
1.8 years
False search justificationNon-law-enforcement useSpouse / former partnerTracking
//Discovery and investigation
Discovery method
Media inquiry followed by internal and criminal investigation
Investigating agency
Haines City Police Department
ALPR vendor
Flock Safety
Known charge count
2
Charges
Official Misconduct; Offenses Against Users of Computers / Unauthorized Computer Access
//Timeline
Charges updated
Official Misconduct; Offenses Against Users of Computers / Unauthorized Computer Access
Media inquiry followed by internal and criminal investigation
The Washington Post reported that Goodson was charged one day after it asked the department about his Flock usage.
Paid administrative leave / stated intent to resign
The Washington Post reported that Goodson was charged one day after it asked the department about his Flock usage.
Arrested / Charged
The Washington Post reported that Goodson was charged one day after it asked the department about his Flock usage.
Arrested / Charged
The Washington Post reported that Goodson was charged one day after it asked the department about his Flock usage.