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Savannah Police Put Six on Leave After Camera Misuse Audit

8/4/2026

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Savannah Police Department placed six employees on administrative leave after an internal audit found misuse of its Flock camera system.
Four officers and two civilians allegedly performed searches on personal acquaintances and family members.
One officer reportedly gave unauthorized access to the Flock system to an outside agency.
Police Chief Lenny B. Gunther referred the cases to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation for an independent criminal investigation and warned that misuse could lead to termination or criminal charges.
Mayor Van Johnson, City Manager Jay Melder and Chief Gunther will hold a press briefing on Aug. 3 and said they will add a formal policy and weekly audits to prevent future misuse.

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Savannah Police Department placed six employees on administrative leave after an internal audit found misuse of its Flock camera system.
Four officers and two civilians allegedly performed searches on personal acquaintances and family members.
One officer reportedly gave unauthorized access to the Flock system to an outside agency.
Police Chief Lenny B. Gunther referred the cases to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation for an independent criminal investigation and warned that misuse could lead to termination or criminal charges.
Mayor Van Johnson, City Manager Jay Melder and Chief Gunther will hold a press briefing on Aug. 3 and said they will add a formal policy and weekly audits to prevent future misuse.