HAINES CITY, FL — The Haines City Police Department is reviewing its policies governing the use of Flock cameras and has implemented additional quarterly audits following the arrest of an officer accused of misusing the system to search for his estranged wife’s vehicle hundreds of times.
The department confirmed to Eye In The Sky News that its policies are currently under review so revisions can be made. As part of the additional oversight, a platoon lieutenant will conduct an audit each quarter that includes a random review of officers under the lieutenant’s supervision.
According to the department, the audits will examine the documented reason officers accessed the system, the frequency of their searches and usage patterns, as well as the accuracy of information entered. The reviews are intended to ensure the system is being used appropriately and in accordance with department policy.
The changes follow the arrest of Haines City Police Officer Christopher Goodson, who investigators say searched his estranged wife’s vehicle 717 times through the Flock camera system between September 2024 and June 2026.
According to Goodson’s arrest affidavit, investigators determined the vehicle was not involved in a criminal investigation or connected to a crime that would have required him to search for its location.
Goodson was charged with offenses against users of computers, computer systems, computer networks and electronic devices, as well as official misconduct. The department previously said Goodson indicated his intent to resign.
Haines City Police Chief Isaac Jackson said following the arrest that the department does not tolerate the misuse, unauthorized access or personal use of investigative databases and law enforcement information systems.
SOURCE: HAINES CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
