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The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating a former deputy accused of improperly accessing or using the county's Flock Safety system after leaving the department.

The sheriff's office said the investigation could lead to criminal charges.

The sheriff's office emphasized that the alleged unauthorized access occurred after the individual was no longer employed by Oakland County in any capacity.

Officials have not released information about what information was accessed, how the system was allegedly misused, or the full scope of the investigation.

OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. - A former Oakland County sheriff's deputy is under investigation, accused of misusing the Flock Safety system after leaving the department.

The Oakland County Sheriff's Office confirmed it has launched an investigation and said criminal charges are possible.

 We want to be clear that, at the time of the unauthorized access, the individual was no longer employed by Oakland County in any capacity,  the sheriff's office emphasized in a statement.

The revelation sparked sharp criticism Tuesday from residents during a meeting of the county Board of Commissioners' Public Safety and Health Committee. Several members of  I Am Oakland County,  a group that has opposed the county's use of Flock cameras for months, and another resident demanded immediate changes and broader scrutiny of who can access sensitive data.

 I'm exasperated,  said group member Tracee Guibord during the meeting.

 I can't believe that our county commissioner or any government official is supporting these Flock and AI cameras,  Oakland County resident Pete Trzos said.

Mike Flores, another member of I Am Oakland County, called for a comprehensive review of technology access for anyone who has left county employment.

 I would hope that in light of this information that there is a complete audit of all ex-Oakland employees to make sure that they do not currently have any access to any Oakland County technology,  Flores said.

Group members said they were particularly frustrated because, at a commission meeting last month, represent

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