Questions grow over Flock cameras after officers accused of misuse

People are talking even more about these block cameras now. Turns out some cops used them in ways they weren't allowed. Brian Jackson has the details on how this all came out. Hey, B. Hey, good morning to you, T. Lee. This is a plot camera just over my left shoulder here in Wilmette. Now, police departments said that these cameras are very helpful for them when it comes to solving crimes, but there are now some growing questions about whether or not and who can access the data that these cameras provide and whether or not officers are actually using these cameras in the ways that they are supposed to. That's exactly what is being investigated right now in West Chicago, where the city says an internal review found the information indicating a police officer may have used the block system for an unauthorized purpose. City says that that may have happened between late 2024 and early 2025. That officer has since been placed on administrative leave. West Chicago now says it is conducting a broader audit of how its police department uses FLOC and other investigative technology. And now there's a brand new investigation underway in Will County, where on Friday, a sheriff's deputy was placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an internal affairs investigation regarding potential policy violations. Now, I want to be clear here. Sheriff's office has not said that this investigation involves FLOC, but they did send us a statement saying that the Will County Sheriff's Office holds its employees to the highest standards of professionalism and integrity, expecting each member to uphold the policies, values, and standards of conduct of the office while also serving our community with both dedication and respect. Back here, just last month also, the Will County Board renewed their agreements to have FLOC cameras across the county. And here in Wilmette, their contract with FLOC is set to expire in December. As of right now, Wilmette has about 22 of these FLOC cameras, just like the one that's sitting over my left shoulder That is the latest out here in Wilmette. I'm Bryan Jackson for FOX Chicago. That's the conversation being had all across the nation, Bryan, not just here in our area. So we want to hear from all of you out there. What do you think about FLOC cameras? Are you all the way against them or maybe just a little? Or do you support them even if it's just somewhat? Tell us how you feel. You can scan the QR code on your screen. You can go to foxcity2chicago.com slash the dash loop. Both options are on your screen and will take you to the poll. We'll check back in and get those results for you throughout the loop.