Massachusetts officer resigns after allegedly using police databases to track ex-partner

A police officer in the small Massachusetts town of Stow has resigned just hours before a scheduled termination hearing, after an internal investigation found he repeatedly misused surveillance tools to track a former partner. Officer Jason Rogers allegedly used Flock Safety’s automated license plate reader system and state police databases to obtain information about the woman with no legitimate law enforcement purpose, according to town officials and police statements. In response, Stow cancelled its contract with Flock Safety and removed the town’s last Flock camera in early August, according to NBC Boston's report and official statements from the Stow Police Department. Here's what actually happened:Allegations surface after victim files complaintStow police said they first learned of the allegations on June 18, when the victim filed a formal complaint with the department. Officials did not initially disclose the exact nature of Rogers’ relationship with the victim, but local reporting and court documents indicate she was a former romantic partner.Within hours of receiving the complaint, the department placed Rogers on paid administrative leave and revoked his access to all int...