News report citing Hall County Sheriff's Office
Melissa Wood
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GA-HALL-WOOD-2026-09-02
Melissa Wood
Hall County Sheriff's Office says its continuing audit determined Wood repeatedly used Flock for non-law-enforcement purposes to determine the whereabouts of a person known to her.
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Last verified September 3, 2026
//Person
Name
Melissa Wood
Role title
Investigator, Property Crimes
Role type
Sworn law enforcement
Agency
Hall County Sheriff's Office
City
Gainesville
County
Hall
State
Georgia
//Current status
Status
Substantiated Internal Misconduct / Fired
Employment outcome
Fired
Arrest date
Unknown
Jail
Unknown
Case-status notes
Wood was terminated Sept. 2, 2026. The agency said the violations would be referred to Georgia POST and the Hall County Solicitor's Office while the internal audit continues.
//Alleged conduct and technology
Why this case is in the database
Hall County Sheriff's Office says its continuing audit determined Wood repeatedly used Flock for non-law-enforcement purposes to determine the whereabouts of a person known to her.
Technology type
Hall County Sheriff's Office says its continuing audit determined Wood repeatedly used Flock for non-law-enforcement purposes to determine the whereabouts of a person known to her.; Automated License Plate Reader
Reported vendor
Flock Safety
Vendor note
Unknown
Reported product
Unknown
Misuse start
Unknown
Misuse end
Unknown
Known alleged search count
Unknown
Known duration
Unknown
Non-law-enforcement usePersonal trackingUnauthorized search
//Discovery and investigation
Discovery method
Ongoing agency Flock audit / internal investigation
Investigating agency
Hall County Sheriff's Office Internal Affairs; Georgia POST; Hall County Solicitor's Office
Known charge count
Unknown
Charges
Unknown
//Timeline
Ongoing agency Flock audit / internal investigation
Wood was terminated Sept. 2, 2026. The agency said the violations would be referred to Georgia POST and the Hall County Solicitor's Office while the internal audit continues.
Terminated
Wood was terminated Sept. 2, 2026. The agency said the violations would be referred to Georgia POST and the Hall County Solicitor's Office while the internal audit continues.
Substantiated Internal Misconduct / Fired
Wood was terminated Sept. 2, 2026. The agency said the violations would be referred to Georgia POST and the Hall County Solicitor's Office while the internal audit continues.