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Chatham, Georgia
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Unnamed former Savannah Police Department officer — earlier Flock misuse case
Previously fired; aggravated-stalking investigation referenced in testimony
Terminated
Testimony during a Savannah Civil Service Board appeal hearing revealed an earlier Savannah Police Department Flock misuse case, separate from the six employees disciplined in August 2026. Witnesses described an unnamed officer who was fired after illegal Flock searches resulted in an aggravated-stalking investigation. The older matter had been handled internally and was not referred to the GBI at the time.Automated License Plate Reader
Illegal / personal Flock searchesstalking-related misuse
Testimony during a Savannah Civil Service Board appeal hearing revealed an earlier Savannah Police Department Flock misuse case, separate from the six employees disciplined in August 2026. Witnesses described an unnamed officer who was fired after illegal Flock searches resulted in an aggravated-stalking investigation. The older matter had been handled internally and was not referred to the GBI at the time.
Unnamed Chatham County Police Department officer
Investigation Pending / Resigned
Resigned
Automated License Plate Reader
Investigation pendingPossible unauthorized/non-law-enforcement use
Chatham County Police Department reported possible misuse of its Flock license plate reader system by an unnamed officer. The reported activity occurred in late 2024 and the first two weeks of January 2025 and was not detected by the department's internal audits.
Unnamed Savannah employee #2
Substantiated Internal Misconduct / Referred for Criminal Review
Fired
OtherAutomated License Plate Reader
Acquaintances / familyNon-law-enforcement use
One of two additional Savannah police employees terminated after Audit Assistance and internal review found improper Flock searches involving acquaintances or family members. Four other employees from the same review were later arrested.
Unnamed Savannah employee #1
Substantiated Internal Misconduct / Referred for Criminal Review
Fired
OtherAutomated License Plate Reader
Acquaintances / familyNon-law-enforcement use
One of two additional Savannah police employees terminated after Audit Assistance and internal review found improper Flock searches involving acquaintances or family members. Four other employees from the same review were later arrested.
Calandic Thomas
Arrested / Charged
Former employee
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
Non-law-enforcement use
GBI said an internal audit of the Flock Safety system led to allegations that the employee accessed the system for non-law-enforcement purposes.
Matthew Rich
Arrested / Charged
Former employee
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
Non-law-enforcement use
GBI said an internal audit of the Flock Safety system led to allegations that the employee accessed the system for non-law-enforcement purposes.
Marquis Dillard
Arrested / Charged
Former employee
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
Non-law-enforcement use
GBI said an internal audit of the Flock Safety system led to allegations that the employee accessed the system for non-law-enforcement purposes.
Donald Phillips
Arrested / Charged
Former employee
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
Non-law-enforcement use
GBI said an internal audit of the Flock Safety system led to allegations that the employee accessed the system for non-law-enforcement purposes.