LMPD detective faces second Flock misuse investigation months after two-day suspension

First reported: September 3, 2026 · 2 sources

Louisville Metro Police Chief Paul Humphrey opened an internal investigation last week into Detective Wesley Troutman over Flock license plate reader searches made in November 2024 and January 2025, including searches of a vehicle assigned to another department employee, according to an internal memo. Troutman had previously been suspended two days without pay for sharing his Flock login with a DEA agent who, LMPD found, then ran searches using immigration-related terms; his attorney said Troutman granted access for criminal investigations and was unaware it would be used for immigration enforcement. LMPD said at the time it found no evidence that department personnel took part in civil immigration enforcement. The new investigation remains ongoing and no findings have been announced.

Why this matters

A second investigation involving the same officer raises questions about whether quarterly audits and post-incident safeguards are sufficient to detect ALPR misuse. Louisville's response is being watched as other departments weigh audit frequency, credential-sharing rules and data retention limits.

Key facts

Investigation opened last week by Chief Paul Humphrey; focuses on searches from November 2024 and January 2025, including a vehicle assigned to another LMPD employee.
Troutman's earlier discipline was a two-day unpaid suspension for sharing Flock credentials with a DEA agent on a federal task force.
LMPD added two-factor authentication, required NIBRS codes for searches, immigration-search filters and tighter password rules after the first case; it audits Flock searches quarterly, while Shively Police moved to weekly reviews.
Other pending regional cases: a Shively officer arrested after an audit found more than 2,000 searches tied to the mother of his child; former Jackson County (Ind.) Deputy Skylar Thompson charged with official misconduct and fraud; former LMPD Officer Roberto Cedeno facing stalking and harassment charges. None have been convicted.
Reps. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) introduced the proposed "Flock-Off Act" to bar federal funds for ALPR and biometric surveillance cameras; it would not restrict state or local spending.

Timeline

September 3, 2026LMPD detective investigated for more alleged Flock misuse months after suspension in separate case
September 1, 2026LMPD detective again under investigation for questionable Flock searches

Sources

This summary was written from the published reporting below and links to it; BlockFlockNow does not reproduce article text.

LMPD detective investigated for more alleged Flock misuse months after suspension in separate case (Wkyt, September 3, 2026)
LMPD detective again under investigation for questionable Flock searches (Louisville Public Media, September 1, 2026)

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Updated September 4, 2026. Corrections: blockflock@bytebunny.io. See all documented incidents or search the full article archive.