A police officer in Sandy Springs, Georgia, was terminated for allegedly exploiting the city’s Flock automated license plate reader (ALPR) network for personal purposes. This incident exemplifies the inherent privacy risks of mass surveillance systems, where tools marketed for public safety are easily repurposed by individuals with privileged access. The officer’s alleged actions–using a powerful location-tracking database for reasons unrelated to official duties–underscore the arguments made by civil liberties advocates about the potential for abuse. While the city took action by firing the officer, the case serves as a stark warning about the dangers of collecting vast amounts of citizen data without ironclad oversight, demonstrating that such systems present a significant threat to privacy and due process, regardless of their stated intent.