Three Ex-Police Officers Charged in Data Misuse

Recent incidents across the U.S. have seen police officers criminally charged for misusing law enforcement databases for personal purposes. In Pennsylvania, former York County Regional Police officer Sean Lake faces 32 felony counts for unlawfully accessing the CLEAN database to look up and contact women for personal and sexual reasons. Ex-Norway Police officer Chad Olson in Michigan is charged with misconduct for accessing women's personal data to initiate a sexual encounter and for illegally purchasing a pistol after leaving the force. In New Jersey, Phillipsburg officer Palmer has been charged with unauthorized use of a government computer to access a civilian's address during a personal dispute, though his attorney alleges selective enforcement. These cases underscore ongoing concerns about law enforcement misuse of sensitive information systems. Authorities continue to stress the need for accountability and integrity among police officers.