Two Dispatchers Linked To Database Leaks

Two dispatchers in Georgia were fired earlier this month after an armed robbery suspect tipped police that the employees were providing criminal histories and warrant information to criminals and suspects. Jeanita Fulmore, 29, and Latoya Smith were fired Sept. 7th after the witness said the two were known in the criminal community as willing to run names through the Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) database, tipping off criminals of outstanding warrants. It’s not clear from news accounts if the two were taking money for the information. The Dougherty County district attorney’s office said the two have not been charged and no investigation has been opened on the case. Today the two women appeared at a termination hearing to formalize their firings. According to city officials, Fulmore and Smith admitted during interviews that they ran names in GCIC without authorization. Last year Fulmore came to national attention after she shot herself in the leg at a Taco Bell drive-through. She picked up her 9mm pistol from the glove compartment while searching for money, and she reported it went off accidentally. Update: City manager Alfred Lott upheld the firing of Smith and accepted the resignation of Fulmore after meeting with them Monday. Sources told a local newspaper that two other dispatchers are being interviewed by police in connection with misuse of the GCIC. The police and district attorney continue to state if the woman are under criminal investigation.