COCONUT CREEK – A Coconut Creek police officer has been charged with allegedly using his police computer to track down a woman he wanted to meet at his home.
Police Officer Scott Hysell, 41, is accused of using his police access to identify and meet the unknown woman in October.
According to the incident report, Hysell accessed the information “through a computer that was not within his rights of access and violated his authorization for use as a police officer. He did so intentionally and with the knowledge that such access is unauthorized or the method of use violates permission. ”
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The report also says Hysell “immediately used his police authority to enter a gated community and visit the victim’s home.”
The victim, according to the report, “was afraid of retaliation for reporting the incident.”
Hysell has been charged with criminal use of personal information and violations against computer users.
The Coconut Creek Police Department said Hysell has been working since December 2013 and earned $ 69,931. He was put on unpaid leave.
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The president of the police union, Rod Skirvin, said Thursday that the case is being investigated and he could not comment further.
Hysell’s criminal defense attorney, Mike Dutko, said he could not comment.
Lisa J. Huriash can be reached at lhuriash@sunsentinel.com or 954-572-2008. Follow on Twitter @LisaHuriash
