Officer Accused of Using License Plate Readers to Track Ex | New Bedford News

New Bedford News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 11, 2026 · 1m

A New Bedford police officer is under fire after her ex-girlfriend accused her of using license plate readers to stalk her — leading to an abuse prevention order, suspended carry permit, and a looming internal investigation. The ex claims the officer repeatedly used Flock cameras to track her movements, made harassing calls, and even blocked her from leaving home while on duty. With the officer among the top Flock users and searches spiking post-breakup, questions swirl over policy violations, privacy breaches, and potential criminal exposure — as city leaders scramble to regulate the…