News report citing sheriff's office
ALPR ABUSE ARCHIVE
Kabiru Salawu
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GA-DEKALB-SALAWU-2026-07-17
Kabiru Salawu
Sheriff's office said an internal investigation found Salawu made unauthorized use of the agency's Flock Safety technology.
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Last verified August 25, 2026
//Person
Name
Kabiru Salawu
Role title
Sergeant
Role type
Sworn law enforcement
Agency
DeKalb County Sheriff's Office
City
Decatur
County
DeKalb
State
Georgia
//Current status
Status
Arrested / Charged
Employment outcome
Fired
Arrest date
July 17, 2026
Jail
DeKalb County Jail
Case-status notes
CBS reported he was held without bond when the arrest was announced.
//Alleged conduct and technology
Why this case is in the database
Sheriff's office said an internal investigation found Salawu made unauthorized use of the agency's Flock Safety technology.
Technology type
Sheriff's office said an internal investigation found Salawu made unauthorized use of the agency's Flock Safety technology.; 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
Non-law-enforcement useUnauthorized use
//Discovery and investigation
Discovery method
Internal investigation
Investigating agency
DeKalb County Sheriff's Office
ALPR vendor
Flock Safety
Known charge count
2
Charges
Violation of Oath of Office; Misuse of License Plate Data
//Timeline
Charges updated
Violation of Oath of Office; Misuse of License Plate Data
Internal investigation
CBS reported he was held without bond when the arrest was announced.
Terminated
CBS reported he was held without bond when the arrest was announced.
Arrested / Charged
CBS reported he was held without bond when the arrest was announced.
Arrested / Charged
CBS reported he was held without bond when the arrest was announced.