Former Sarasota Officer Arrested for Alleged Database Misuse
A former officer in Sarasota, Florida, Cory Waiters, has been arrested and fired after allegedly misusing law enforcement databases. He faces felony charges for improper access to the Driver and Vehicle Information Database (DAVID) and the Flock license plate reader…
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, August 20, 2026 —
Sarasota, FL – A former Sarasota police officer, Cory Waiters, has been arrested and terminated from his position following allegations of misusing law enforcement databases. The charges against Waiters are related to improper access and utilization of sensitive information systems.
Waiters faces felony charges for allegedly misusing the Driver and Vehicle Information Database (DAVID) and the Flock license plate reader system. According to reports, the former officer is accused of searching a specific license plate 358 times over a period spanning from May to October 2025. This extensive searching occurred without an active investigation to justify the activity.
The misuse of these databases, which contain critical information for law enforcement purposes, has led to the serious charges against Waiters. The DAVID system provides access to driver’s license and vehicle registration information, while the Flock system utilizes license plate recognition technology to track vehicle movements.
The details surrounding the specific reasons for the excessive searches and the potential motives behind the alleged database misuse were not immediately available. The investigation into Waiters’ actions is ongoing, and further information is expected as the case progresses.
The arrest and termination of Cory Waiters highlight concerns regarding the safeguarding and proper use of law enforcement databases. Officials are expected to review protocols and procedures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Story summarized from the original created by Thaddeus Randazzo on www.foxcarolina.com, see more information here.
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