Haines City Police Officer Christopher Goodson, 31, was arrested after an investigation revealed he allegedly used law enforcement databases to track his estranged wife’s vehicle.
Details of the Incident
- Scope of Misuse: According to the arrest affidavit, Goodson entered his estranged wife’s license plate number into the agency’s Haines City Police Officer Christopher Goodson, 31, was arrested after an investigation revealed he allegedly used law enforcement databases to track his estranged wife’s vehicle.
- Details of the Incident
- Scope of Misuse: According to the arrest affidavit, Goodson entered his estranged wife’s license plate number into the agency’s Flock Safety automated license plate reader (ALPR) camera system 717 times between September 1, 2024, and June 30, 2026.
- Falsified Reasons: To run these searches, Goodson entered false official justifications into the system, including motor vehicle offenses, assault/battery investigations, and narcotics cases. Police confirmed his estranged wife was never involved in any active criminal investigation that would warrant these queries.
- How It Came to Light: Goodson’s estranged wife texted him stating that a reporter from The Washington Post had reached out regarding potential misuse of the Flock system. Goodson then went to a supervisor’s home and admitted to running her plate, claiming he was doing so to monitor the location of his children while they were in her care.
- Charges & Department Response
- Criminal Charges: Goodson was charged with official misconduct and offenses against users of computers, computer systems, computer networks, and electronic devices.
- Status: Goodson—who joined the Haines City Police Department in March 2022—was placed on paid administrative leave pending further investigation and intends to resign.
- Chief’s Statement: Haines City Police Chief Isaac Jackson stated the department strictly prohibits the unauthorized or personal use of law enforcement databases and announced mandated quarterly audits to prevent future database misuse.Safety automated license plate reader (ALPR) camera system 717 times between September 1, 2024, and June 30, 2026.
Charges & Department Response
- Criminal Charges: Goodson was charged with official misconduct and offenses against users of computers, computer systems, computer networks, and electronic devices.
- Status: Goodson—who joined the Haines City Police Department in March 2022—was placed on paid administrative leave pending further investigation and intends to resign.
- Chief’s Statement: Haines City Police Chief Isaac Jackson stated the department strictly prohibits the unauthorized or personal use of law enforcement databases and announced mandated quarterly audits to prevent future database misuse.
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