News report citing police department and city council member
ALPR ABUSE ARCHIVE
Michael Palitz
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TX-PASADENA-PALITZ-2026-07
Michael Palitz
Officials said Palitz was under investigation for allegedly using Flock cameras to track and stalk a female police officer.
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Last verified August 25, 2026
//Person
Name
Michael Palitz
Role title
Sergeant
Role type
Sworn law enforcement
Agency
Pasadena Police Department
City
Pasadena
County
Harris
State
Texas
//Current status
Status
Resigned During Misuse Investigation
Employment outcome
Resigned
Arrest date
Unknown
Jail
Unknown
Case-status notes
Unknown
//Alleged conduct and technology
Why this case is in the database
Officials said Palitz was under investigation for allegedly using Flock cameras to track and stalk a female police officer.
Technology type
Officials said Palitz was under investigation for allegedly using Flock cameras to track and stalk a female police officer.; 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
CoworkerNon-law-enforcement useStalking / tracking alleged
//Discovery and investigation
Discovery method
Internal investigation
Investigating agency
Pasadena Police Department
ALPR vendor
Flock Safety
Known charge count
Unknown
Charges
Unknown
//Timeline
Internal investigation
Resigned
Investigated
Arrested / Charged