Illinois college's request to remove Flock cameras rejected by company

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Elgin Community College installed Flock Safety license plate cameras in April 2025 to enhance campus security. By September, administrators grew concerned over data sharing with Customs and Border Patrol, poor security, and alleged data access abuse. In October 2025, the college formally requested Flock to remove its equipment. The company refused, stating it had not violated its contract terms.

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