Documented Incident
Second Lufkin officer cleared by Texas Rangers in Flock ALPR misuse investigation
Event: September 14, 2026 · First reported: September 14, 2026 · 2 sources
The Lufkin Police Department says a second officer suspended over questions about his use of the agency's Flock automated license plate reader system has been cleared by the Texas Rangers. Police Chief Travis Brazil said an internal audit initially flagged some of the officer's searches as suspicious, but a full review concluded the queries were made for legitimate purposes, and the officer has returned to duty. The department told KTRE that a separate case involving former officer Zachary Anthony Klein has not been resolved. Lufkin's temporary suspension of its Flock cameras remains in place.
The case shows how audit logs of license plate reader searches can trigger outside review of individual officers, and how outcomes can differ across personnel in the same agency. It also leaves open questions about when Lufkin will resume use of the cameras and what oversight will accompany that decision.
Key facts
- A second Lufkin police officer was suspended pending an investigation into his use of Flock ALPR technology and has since been exonerated, according to the department.
- Chief Travis Brazil said an audit flagged some searches as suspicious, but a review of all of the officer's searches found legitimate reasons for them.
- The Texas Rangers conducted the investigation alongside the Lufkin PD Professional Standards team.
- LPD clarified to KTRE that former officer Zachary Anthony Klein is not exonerated at this time.
- Department spokesperson Jackie Zimmerman said Lufkin's temporary suspension of Flock camera use is continuing.
- Reported by KTRE on Sept. 14, 2026.
Timeline
- September 14, 2026Lufkin officer cleared of wrongdoing in Flock camera investigation
- September 15, 2026Lufkin police officer cleared of wrongdoing following Flock camera investigation
Sources
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- Lufkin officer cleared of wrongdoing in Flock camera investigation (KTRE, September 14, 2026)
- Lufkin police officer cleared of wrongdoing following Flock camera investigation (Newsbreak, September 15, 2026)
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Updated September 16, 2026. Corrections: blockflock@bytebunny.io. See all documented incidents or search the full article archive.