Overview

• On August 4, Deputy Jennifer Escalera posted and swiftly deleted a TikTok in uniform joking she would ticket drivers because she “didn’t get cracked,” a slang term for having sex, and the clip drew millions of views.
• Harris County Constable Precinct 5 confirmed its internal affairs division opened an investigation and Escalera remains on active duty with no suspension or formal discipline announced.
• Investigators are reviewing whether her use of TikTok while in uniform breached departmental policies governing social media conduct and professionalism.
• TMZ reported that despite her on-camera threat, Escalera did not issue a single citation during the shift following the video’s posting.
• Local residents and online commentators criticized the stunt as unprofessional and warned that such behavior risks undermining public trust in law enforcement.