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Former Joliet Officer Charged for Flock Camera Misuse
Former Joliet police officer faces computer tampering charge after alleged misuse of Flock license plate database.
In brief
Former Joliet police officer faces computer tampering charge after alleged misuse of Flock license plate database. Jeremy Harrison, 50, charged with computer tampering and official misconduct for allegedly misusing Flock camera data in Will County in July 2025. Originally reported by Chicago Sun-Times.
Charges against Joliet officer
Jeremy Harrison, 50, faces computer tampering and official misconduct charges in Will County for alleged Flock camera misuse in July 2025.
“Jeremy Harrison, 50, faces a charge of computer tampering and official misconduct in Will County in July 2025, when Harrison was serving as a lieutenant in the Joliet Police Department.”
Alleged misuse timeline
Court documents state the alleged offense occurred July 23, 2025, when Harrison was serving as a lieutenant with the Joliet Police Department.
“Court documents say the alleged offense occurred July 23, 2025, when Harrison was serving as a lieutenant with the Joliet Police Department.”
Investigation status
Illinois State Police conducted the investigation after accusations were made against Harrison, with no other details provided.
“Illinois State Police conducted the investigation after accusations were made against Harrison.”
Court date
Harrison is due back in court on November 17, per court records.
“Harrison is due back in court Nov. 17, per court records.”
Third case this year
Harrison makes for at least the third known case of a law enforcement officer accused of misusing the Flock license plate reader database this year.
“Harrison makes for at least the third known case of a law enforcement being accused of misusing the database that tracks millions of drivers’ real-time locations in Will County this year.”
Channahon investigation
Channahon is reviewing its use of Flock cameras after an investigation found officers may have made unauthorized searches.
“Fellow Will County municipality Channahon said it was reviewing its use of Flock cameras after an investigation found that its officers may also made unauthorized searches.”
Homer Glen suspension
Homer Glen suspended Flock camera use pending final determination of the investigation and review of the Sheriff’s ALPR protocol.
“leading southwest suburban Homer Glen to announce 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.””
West Chicago charges
Former West Chicago officer Gerardo Solis and Itasca officer Marisa Ciccola face felony charges for alleged Flock misuse.
“It also comes a day after similar charges were leveled against now former Itasca cop Marisa Ciccola and ex-West Chicago officer Gerardo Solis, which prompted West Chicago also to review its use of the technology.”
Marisa Ciccola charges
Marisa Ciccola faces 13 felony counts of official misconduct and eight counts of computer tampering for multiple unauthorized searches.
“Ciccola alone is charged with 13 felony counts of official misconduct and eight counts of computer tampering for allegations she made unauthorized searches multiple times over the span of a year.”
Prairie Grove officer
Prairie Grove officer William Copp faces multiple felony official misconduct charges for nearly 250 unauthorized license plate searches.
“Earlier this year, part-time Prairie Grove officer William Copp, who was also serving as the chief of police for Holiday Hills, was accused of abusing the system to stalk people he knew via nearly 250 unauthorized searches of their license plate movements.”
Kenosha deputy
Frank McGrath, a former Kenosha County sheriff’s deputy, faces charges after using Flock to spy on a co-worker.
“Frank McGrath, a former Kenosha County sheriff’s deputy, was charges in August after an internal audit revealed he’d used Flock to spy on a co-worker.”
What it means
Jeremy Harrison, 50, charged with computer tampering and official misconduct for allegedly misusing Flock camera data in Will County in July 2025.
