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ALPR ABUSE ARCHIVE
Donald Phillips
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GA-SAVANNAH-DONALDPHILLIPS-2026-08-21
Donald Phillips
GBI said an internal audit of the Flock Safety system led to allegations that the employee accessed the system for non-law-enforcement purposes.
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Last verified August 25, 2026
//Person
Name
Donald Phillips
Role title
Police Officer
Role type
Sworn law enforcement
Agency
Savannah Police Department
City
Savannah
County
Chatham
State
Georgia
//Current status
Status
Arrested / Charged
Employment outcome
Former employee
Arrest date
August 21, 2026
Jail
Chatham County Jail
Case-status notes
GBI described the investigation as active and ongoing at publication.
//Alleged conduct and technology
Why this case is in the database
GBI said an internal audit of the Flock Safety system led to allegations that the employee accessed the system for non-law-enforcement purposes.
Technology type
GBI said an internal audit of the Flock Safety system led to allegations that the employee accessed the system 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
Non-law-enforcement use
//Discovery and investigation
Discovery method
Internal audit
Investigating agency
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
ALPR vendor
Flock Safety
Known charge count
3
Charges
2 counts Misuse of a License Plate Reader System; Violation of Oath of Office
//Timeline
Charges updated
2 counts Misuse of a License Plate Reader System; Violation of Oath of Office
Internal audit
GBI described the investigation as active and ongoing at publication.
No longer employed
GBI described the investigation as active and ongoing at publication.
Arrested / Charged
GBI described the investigation as active and ongoing at publication.
Arrested / Charged
GBI described the investigation as active and ongoing at publication.