Texas ex-sergeant surrenders police license to dodge stalking charges

Former Texas police sergeant Michael Palitz has surrendered his law-enforcement license to avoid facing criminal prosecution. He was accused of misusing Flock automated license-plate reader cameras to surveil a female coworker. An internal investigation had uncovered the suspicious use of the surveillance system, leading to charges against him. Prosecutors agreed to drop the charges following his license surrender. The case has sparked wider debate over how law enforcement officers access and use police surveillance tools.