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Pasadena police sergeant resigns while under internal investigation; council member cites alleged misuse of Flock camera
By Rilwan Balogun, Kylie Frakes, Jon Hill at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 10, 2026
· 4 min read
A Pasadena police sergeant has resigned from the department while he remained under an active internal investigation, according to the Pasadena Police Department.The resignation comes as a Pasadena city council member exclusively told KPRC 2 that the sergeant was being investigated for allegedly ...
Key takeaway The resignation comes as a Pasadena city council member exclusively told KPRC 2 that the sergeant was being investigated for allegedly misusing the department’s Flock Safety license plate reader camera system to track a fellow officer.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
The resignation of a Pasadena police sergeant under internal investigation raises questions about accountability and transparency within the department. The alleged misuse of the Flock Safety license plate reader camera system to track a fellow officer, as cited by Council Member Emmanuel Guerrero, is particularly concerning. This incident may have implications for the broader use of surveillance technology in Piney Point Village and surrounding areas, where public safety is a top priority. As the investigation continues, residents will be watching to see how the Pasadena Police Department addresses potential misconduct and ensures that its systems are not being used to compromise the privacy and safety of its own officers, let alone the general public. The fact that the system itself flagged the repeated use of the account suggests that there are built-in safeguards, but it is crucial that these safeguards are backed up by robust policies and procedures to prevent abuse.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? A Pasadena police sergeant has resigned from the department while he remained under an active internal investigation, according to the Pasadena Police Department.The resignation comes as a Pasadena city council member exclusively told KPRC 2 that the sergeant was being investigated for allegedly ...
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