The Brief
- Sgt. Kabiru Salawu was arrested on Friday after an internal probe revealed he allegedly misused the agency’s surveillance systems.
- Salawu faces a felony charge of violation of oath of office and a misdemeanor charge of misusing license plate data.
- The former deputy, who served with the agency for nearly 17 years, is currently locked up at the DeKalb County Jail.
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. – A veteran DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office sergeant has been fired and arrested following an internal investigation into the unauthorized use of license plate reader technology, officials announced Friday.
Misuse of plate reader technology
What we know:
According to a news release from the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, the agency launched an internal investigation into Sgt. Kabiru Salawu regarding his access to department systems. Investigators discovered that Salawu was engaging in the unauthorized use of the department’s Flock Safety technology, a specialized network used by law enforcement to track and monitor vehicle license plates.
Following the findings of the internal probe, Salawu’s employment with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office was immediately terminated. He was stripped of his position and booked on criminal charges, including misdemeanor misuse of license plate data.
Statement from Sheriff Maddox
What they’re saying:…