Florida officer arrested for watching footage of nude female inmates

A Florida officer was arrested for repeatedly rewinding footage of nude female inmates.

A Florida officer has been arrested for repeatedly accessing videos of nude female inmates without proper authorisation.

Detention deputy Robert Creel, employed since 2002, worked at either the Orient Road Jail or Falkenburg Road Jail, both located near St. Petersburg, Florida.

According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, Creel unlawfully accessed video footage beyond his scope of authority between May 15th and June 9th of this year. Reports indicate that he not only viewed the footage, but he also kept rewinding and reviewing it without any valid reason.

The misconduct was discovered on June 11th, leading to Creel being placed on administrative leave without pay.

Following an investigation, Creel was arrested on August 2nd and charged with engaging in audio/video surveillance by accessing a computer or electronic device without authority.

Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister condemned Creel’s actions, stating that his behaviour was "a gross violation and an overstep of trust" and a "disgrace to the badge." Termination proceedings are underway.