Whiteside County suspends Flock camera use

The Whiteside County sheriff’s office has suspended use of its Flock camera system and launched an investigation into possible misuse.

Use of the system paused

The sheriff’s office is no longer using the Flock camera system while the matter is reviewed. The suspension affects the office’s use of the system; no end date has been announced.

Investigation opened

The office has begun an investigation into possible misuse. The investigation will examine the circumstances surrounding the system’s use.

The sheriff’s office has not stated what possible misuse is being examined. It also has not announced who is conducting the investigation, when it began or when it is expected to conclude.

What comes next

The suspension remains in place while the investigation proceeds. Any decision to resume use of the Flock camera system, or any public findings from the investigation, would be a subsequent action by the sheriff’s office.