A college in Illinois tried to cancel its Flock contact and it refused
In April of 2025, Elgin Community College had six Flock safety cameras installed to "enhance the safety and security of students." But by September of that year, the school's administration grew concerned that Flock was sharing data with Customs and Border Patrol, that camera feeds were not properly secured, and that both law enforcement and […]
In April 2025, Elgin Community College installed six Flock safety cameras to improve the safety and security of its students. By September of that year, the school's administration became concerned about several issues, including Flock sharing data with Customs and Border Patrol, inadequately secured camera feeds, and alleged abuse of data access by both law enforcement and Flock employees. Consequently, in October 2025, Elgin Community College requested Flock to remove its cameras from the campus.
According to Elgin's President Peggy Heinrich, Flock refused the request, stating that it had not violated its contract. The Chicago Sun-Times reported that the school's administration expressed disappointment over Flock's decision.
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