Cop Explains Why He Used Police Spy Tools to Stalk a Woman He Met: 'I Saw a Shiny Thing, Teasing and All That'

Roman's case highlights concerns over law enforcement's abuse of license plate reader technology and the potential for invasive surveillance. (Credit: Editorial illustration created with ChatGPT OpenAI)

A former Florida sheriff's deputy admitted misusing law enforcement databases and putting a woman's license plate on a police hotlist after meeting her on the set of Bad Monkey.

Body camera footage sheds light on the investigation into Lamar Roman and why he used police systems to find the woman before pulling her over. The case highlights the risks of giving officers access to powerful surveillance systems without adequate safeguards.