Two Greer police officers fired for misusing Flock license plate readers
Two police officers in Greer, South Carolina were fired after a Flock Safety audit found they violated department policy requiring automatic license plate readers to be used only for public safety purposes. The officers' law enforcement certifications are under review by the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy.
What happened
Corporal Kareem Lynch and Officer Sebastian Echeverry of the Greer Police Department in South Carolina were terminated on June 26 and June 29, 2026, respectively, after an internal audit found they violated department policy on automatic license plate recognition technology.
The Greer Police Department used Flock Safety's AI Audit Assistance tool to conduct the review after receiving allegations that the two officers had improperly used the license plate reader system.
Reported impact
The department reported both terminations to the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy to determine the status of the officers' law enforcement certifications.
The City of Greer stated it takes seriously its responsibility to protect the life, safety, and privacy of citizens through the use of latest tools and technology.
Index analysis
The Greer Police Department's policy, General Order 140.2, requires that Flock Safety cameras be used only for 'public safety related missions of the agency,' with misuse subject to disciplinary action.
The policy has been in effect since January 2023 and has been revised multiple times to align with best practices and technological changes.
Governance controls
The audit confirmed the initial allegations of policy violation, corroborating the allegations that triggered the review.
The department reported the terminations to the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy as required by policy.
Classification
Sources and evidence
This record was researched and written by the Index, based on the following original reporting.