A Habersham County deputy sheriff has been fired after an internal audit into access of license plate data.
An audit revealed that former Deputy Christian Brewer accessed the Flock camera system and used retained license plate data for personal, non‑law‑enforcement purposes, according to a news release. Investigators said the misuse involved an individual with whom Brewer had a personal relationship.
Once the violation was discovered, Brewer was fired from the agency. He was later arrested and booked into the Habersham County Detention Center on charges of felony violation of oath of office and two counts of misdemeanor misuse of license plate data. Brewer began working for the Sheriff’s Office in May 2024.
“The people of Habersham County trust us with authority and access to sensitive information. This trust is earned every day and can be lost in a single decision. Any misuse of our authority or the tools provided to your deputies is a betrayal of that trust. Although this was an isolated incident, I will not tolerate misconduct. We will hold our own accountable because the public we serve deserves no less,” Sheriff Robin Krockum said.
The sheriff’s office noted that the Flock Safety camera network captures only license plates and vehicle details, not personal information, and data is retained for 30 days before being purged. Access is restricted to legitimate law enforcement purposes.
Officials said the technology has been used multiple times to locate missing children and adults and to recover stolen vehicles. They added that although Brewer’s actions cast a negative light on the system, Flock remains a valuable tool that has proven effective in saving lives.