Three Fayetteville police officers dismissed for improper use of license‑plate lookup system

Fayetteville police department announced the firing of three officers. An internal probe found they misused a license‑plate lookup system. The officers accessed the database for non‑official purposes. Their actions violated department policy on data access. The dismissals underscore stricter enforcement of privacy rules. The department pledged to review its access controls. Community leaders called for greater transparency in policing. The case highlights ongoing concerns about law‑enforcement data use.