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ALPR ABUSE ARCHIVE
Michael Steffman
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GA-BRASELTON-STEFFMAN-2025-11-19
Michael Steffman
GBI said Steffman misused automated license plate recognition systems to harass and stalk multiple individuals.
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Last verified August 25, 2026
//Person
Name
Michael Steffman
Role title
Police Chief
Role type
Sworn law enforcement
Agency
Braselton Police Department
City
Braselton
County
Jackson
State
Georgia
//Current status
Status
Arrested / Charged
Employment outcome
Unknown
Arrest date
November 19, 2025
Jail
Jackson County Jail
Case-status notes
GBI said case would be provided to the Piedmont Judicial Circuit for prosecution.
//Alleged conduct and technology
Why this case is in the database
GBI said Steffman misused automated license plate recognition systems to harass and stalk multiple individuals.
Technology type
Automated License Plate Reader
Reported vendor
Not specified in source
Reported product
Unknown
Misuse start
Unknown
Misuse end
Unknown
Known alleged search count
Unknown
Known duration
Unknown
Non-law-enforcement useStalking / harassment
//Discovery and investigation
Discovery method
GBI investigation requested by Jackson County Sheriff's Office
Investigating agency
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
ALPR vendor
Not specified in source
Known charge count
Unknown
Charges
Violation of Oath by Public Officer; Stalking; Harassing Communications; multiple counts of Misuse of Automated License Plate Recognition Systems
//Timeline
Charges updated
Violation of Oath by Public Officer; Stalking; Harassing Communications; multiple counts of Misuse of Automated License Plate Recognition Systems
GBI investigation requested by Jackson County Sheriff's Office
GBI said case would be provided to the Piedmont Judicial Circuit for prosecution.
Unknown
GBI said case would be provided to the Piedmont Judicial Circuit for prosecution.
Arrested / Charged
GBI said case would be provided to the Piedmont Judicial Circuit for prosecution.
Arrested / Charged
GBI said case would be provided to the Piedmont Judicial Circuit for prosecution.