A Lee County Sheriff’s Deputy was dismissed from the agency last week following an internal audit that found violations of agency policies and procedures involving the use of information obtained through the Flock camera system.

According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, the internal audit identified conduct that violated established guidelines governing the use of automated license plate reader (ALPR) information.

The agency said that several years ago, it developed and implemented specific guidelines restricting the use of information obtained through ALPR systems, including Flock cameras, to legitimate law enforcement purposes only.

Flock cameras use automated license plate recognition technology to collect vehicle-related information that can assist law enforcement investigations.

According to the agency, the dismissal reinforces its commitment to holding employees accountable when they violate policies designed to protect the public.

“The deputy’s dismissal is an example of our commitment and previously stated public position to hold personnel accountable for violations of policies in place to protect the public,” the agency said.

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office did not provide additional details regarding the specific policy violations or identify the former deputy in the information released.