Illinois suburbs halt Flock use, suspend officers and review policy amid alleged improper use

Several suburban municipalities are reviewing the use of Flock cameras and placing police officers on leave amid a growing epidemic of alleged police abuse of the vast surveillance system. Homer Glen announced Monday that it was suspending the use of Flock cameras within its borders "pending final determination of the investigation and review of the Sheriff’s ALPR protocol" after a Will County Sheriff’s Deputy was placed on administrative leave amid allegations he misused the technology. "The…