ALPR ABUSE ARCHIVE

Michael Canty

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GA-COVINGTON-CANTY-2026-08-26

Michael Canty

Audit found an irregularly high pattern of technology use; GBI said its preliminary investigation found Canty accessed Flock for non-law-enforcement purposes.

1 linked source Last verified August 28, 2026

//Person

Name
Michael Canty
Role title
Police Officer
Role type
Sworn law enforcement
Agency
Covington Police Department
City
Covington
County
Newton
State
Georgia

//Current status

Status
Arrested / Charged
Employment outcome
Fired
Arrest date
August 26, 2026
Jail
Unknown
Case-status notes
Placed on administrative leave, terminated, and arrested by GBI Aug. 26, 2026; investigation ongoing.

//Alleged conduct and technology

Why this case is in the database
Audit found an irregularly high pattern of technology use; GBI said its preliminary investigation found Canty accessed Flock for non-law-enforcement purposes.
Technology type
Audit found an irregularly high pattern of technology use; GBI said its preliminary investigation found Canty accessed Flock for non-law-enforcement purposes.; Automated License Plate Reader
Reported vendor
Flock Safety
Reported product
Unknown
Misuse start
Unknown
Misuse end
Unknown
Known alleged search count
Unknown
Known duration
Unknown
Misuse of official systemNon-law-enforcement useUnauthorized search

//Discovery and investigation

Discovery method
Department audit / internal investigation
Investigating agency
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
ALPR vendor
Flock Safety
Known charge count
2
Charges
Misuse of a License Plate Reader System; Violation of Oath of Office

//Timeline

August 27, 2026
Charges updated
Misuse of a License Plate Reader System; Violation of Oath of Office
August 27, 2026
Department audit / internal investigation
Placed on administrative leave, terminated, and arrested by GBI Aug. 26, 2026; investigation ongoing.
August 27, 2026
Terminated
Placed on administrative leave, terminated, and arrested by GBI Aug. 26, 2026; investigation ongoing.
August 27, 2026
Arrested / Charged
Placed on administrative leave, terminated, and arrested by GBI Aug. 26, 2026; investigation ongoing.
August 26, 2026
Arrested / Charged
Placed on administrative leave, terminated, and arrested by GBI Aug. 26, 2026; investigation ongoing.

//Sources