Documented Incident
Homer Glen Suspends Flock ALPR Cameras After Will County Deputy Placed on Leave
Event: August 28, 2026 · First reported: September 1, 2026 · 5 sources
The Village of Homer Glen, Illinois, announced it has suspended use of Flock automated license plate reader cameras within village limits after reports that a Will County Sheriff's deputy allegedly misused the system. In a statement posted to its website, the village said the pause will remain in place pending the outcome of the investigation and a review of the Sheriff's Office ALPR protocol, citing the limited information released so far and privacy concerns. The Sheriff's Office told WJOL that a deputy was placed on administrative leave on Friday, 08/28/2026, pending an internal affairs investigation into potential policy violations, and that the specific allegations remain under investigation. No findings have been announced.
The suspension shows a municipality using its own leverage over camera placement to press for answers about how a partner agency governs ALPR access. It also illustrates that when misuse allegations surface, host communities may face decisions about surveillance infrastructure before any investigation concludes.
Key facts
- Homer Glen suspended use of Flock ALPR cameras within the village pending the investigation's outcome and a review of the Sheriff's ALPR protocol.
- The Will County Sheriff's Office said a deputy was placed on administrative leave on 08/28/2026 pending an internal affairs investigation into potential policy violations.
- The Sheriff's Office said the subject of the alleged violations remains under investigation and more information will be released when it will not compromise the inquiry.
- WJOL reported that Channahon and Joliet are other local departments that have had issues involving the Flock camera system.
- No investigative findings, discipline, or charges have been announced; the allegations are unproven.
Timeline
- September 1, 2026Homer Glen Suspends FLOCK Use After Will County Sheriff’s Deputy’s Misuse
- September 2, 2026Homer Glen pauses use of Flock cameras amid investigation into misuse by county officer
Sources
This summary was written from the published reporting below and links to it; BlockFlockNow does not reproduce article text.
- Homer Glen Suspends FLOCK Use After Will County Sheriff’s Deputy’s Misuse (1340 WJOL, September 1, 2026)
- Homer Glen pauses use of Flock cameras amid investigation into misuse by county officer (CBS News, September 2, 2026)
- Homer Glen suspends use of Flock cameras , citing privacy concerns , Will County Sheriff Office investigation (abc7chicago.com, September 1, 2026)
- Homer Glen Suspends Flock Cameras as Will County Deputy Faces Misuse Probe (Hoodline, September 1, 2026)
- Homer Glen suspending use of Flock Safety cameras, pending sheriff’s office investigation (Shaw Local, September 1, 2026)
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