Former Sarasota Officer Arrested, Fired for Alleged Database Misuse

Nashville, TN, August 20, 2026 —

A former police officer in Sarasota, Florida, Cory Waiters, has been arrested and terminated from his position following accusations of improperly accessing and misusing law enforcement databases. The alleged misuse involved systems such as Flock, a license plate reader technology, and DAVID, a state database.

According to reports, Waiters is accused of conducting extensive searches without an active investigation to support them. Specifically, he allegedly searched the same license plate more than 350 times. This pattern of access has led to charges against him.

The charges filed against Waiters include felony offenses for computer crimes and official misconduct. Additionally, he faces a misdemeanor charge for violating public records law. The investigation into his conduct led to his subsequent arrest and dismissal from the Sarasota Police Department.

Details regarding the specific timeline of these alleged actions or the precise dates of his termination and arrest were not immediately available. The investigation was conducted by law enforcement agencies, and the case will proceed through the judicial system.

The Sarasota Police Department has not released further details beyond confirming the arrest and termination, citing the ongoing nature of the legal proceedings. The misuse of law enforcement databases is a serious concern, potentially compromising investigations and public trust.

Story summarized from the original created by Thaddeus Randazzo on www.wsmv.com, see more information here.

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