DeKalb County Police Department

DeKalb County Police Department

Two DeKalb County police officers were arrested after allegedly selling thousands of motor vehicle accident reports.

Both men were charged with computer theft and violating their oath of office.

The police reports were allegedly sold to illegal runners who would solicit clients involved in the crashes and profit off their wrecks.

Source: https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/dekalb-officers-accused-selling-accident-reports-resign-after-arrests/VQFRD3PRO5H7BE7YLED5RSCA7U/

TPRM report: https://scoringcyber.rankiteo.com/company/dekalb-county-police-department

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"type": "Data Leak",
"date": "02/2020",
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"impact": "3",
"explanation": "Attack with significant impact with internal employee data leaks"
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                        'name': 'DeKalb County Police Department',
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