A former Milwaukee police officer, Josue Ayala, has pleaded not guilty to attempted misconduct in public office for allegedly misusing license plate reader (LPR) surveillance technology. Prosecutors claim Ayala used MPD’s Flock cameras to track two individuals, including a romantic partner and their ex, over 170 times for personal reasons within a two-month period. Ayala resigned from the police department just hours before his court appearance as part of a plea deal that reduced the charge to a misdemeanor. The judge ordered Ayala to have no contact with the alleged victims. Concerns about Ayala’s credibility had been raised by defense attorneys for years, and he was added to the Milwaukee County Brady list, which flags officers with integrity issues.