A college in Illinois tried to cancel its Flock contact and it refused

Elgin Community College installed six Flock Safety cameras in April 2025 but later sought removal over concerns that data was shared with Customs and Border Protection, feeds were insecure, and access was being abused. College President Peggy Heinrich said Flock refused the October removal request, arguing it had not violated the contract.

The dispute highlights how surveillance contracts can limit a public institution’s ability to back out once privacy or governance concerns emerge. It also reflects growing scrutiny of license plate reader networks as campuses and cities weigh safety benefits against immigration enforcement, data security, and accountability risks.