Mauldin officer accused of using FLOCK cameras over 160 times to track ex

MAULDIN, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy (CJA) confirmed that a Mauldin police officer has been terminated for misusing FLOCK camera systems.

According to officials, Ellie Hammond used the FLOCK camera system 166 times between March and July to track the same vehicle for personal use.

The Mauldin Police Department confirmed that Hammond was terminated on Aug. 3.

Officials said that Hammond used several untrue reasons, including warrant check, traffic infraction and welfare check, to look up the license plate belonging to a former significant other.

The CJA confirmed that Hammond was not arrested and no charges have been filed against her.

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