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Errol Farrell Jr.
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GA-CLAYTON-FARRELL-2026-09-01
Errol Farrell Jr.
GBI says preliminary information indicates Farrell used the Clayton County Sheriff's Office Flock Safety system for non-law-enforcement purposes.
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Last verified September 3, 2026
//Person
Name
Errol Farrell Jr.
Role title
Deputy
Role type
Sworn law enforcement
Agency
Clayton County Sheriff's Office
City
Unknown
County
Clayton
State
Georgia
//Current status
Status
Arrested / Charged / Investigation Ongoing
Employment outcome
Employment status not publicly confirmed
Arrest date
September 1, 2026
Jail
Clayton County Jail
Case-status notes
Farrell surrendered Sept. 1, 2026. GBI says the investigation is active and the completed case will be provided to the Clayton County District Attorney's Office for prosecution.
//Alleged conduct and technology
Why this case is in the database
GBI says preliminary information indicates Farrell used the Clayton County Sheriff's Office Flock Safety system for non-law-enforcement purposes.
Technology type
GBI says preliminary information indicates Farrell used the Clayton County Sheriff's Office Flock Safety system for non-law-enforcement purposes.; Automated License Plate Reader
Reported vendor
Flock Safety
Vendor note
Unknown
Reported product
Unknown
Misuse start
Unknown
Misuse end
Unknown
Known alleged search count
Unknown
Known duration
Unknown
Non-law-enforcement useUnauthorized/personal use
//Discovery and investigation
Discovery method
Agency referral to GBI
Investigating agency
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Known charge count
1
Charges
Misuse of a License Plate Reader System
//Timeline
Charges updated
Misuse of a License Plate Reader System
Agency referral to GBI
Farrell surrendered Sept. 1, 2026. GBI says the investigation is active and the completed case will be provided to the Clayton County District Attorney's Office for prosecution.
Employment status not publicly confirmed
Farrell surrendered Sept. 1, 2026. GBI says the investigation is active and the completed case will be provided to the Clayton County District Attorney's Office for prosecution.
Arrested / Charged
Farrell surrendered Sept. 1, 2026. GBI says the investigation is active and the completed case will be provided to the Clayton County District Attorney's Office for prosecution.
Arrested / Charged
Farrell surrendered Sept. 1, 2026. GBI says the investigation is active and the completed case will be provided to the Clayton County District Attorney's Office for prosecution.