Via EFF re AP research: ” For more than a year, EFF has been investigating how police in California misuse the state’s law enforcement database with little oversight from officials. An investigation published by the Associated Press today shows that abuse of law enforcement systems is a nationwide problem.  The AP’s investigation analyzed records from all 50 states and three dozen of the country’s largest cities. The reporters found that officers have routinely used law enforcement and driver databases to stalk ex-partners, dig up dirt on their neighbors, and even spy on journalists. According to AP, between 2013 and 2015, more than 325 officers and employees either resigned or were fired or suspended for unauthorized database queries. In another 250 cases, staff received reprimands, counseling or other lower levels of discipline…”