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Elgin Community College's Struggle with Flock Safety Cameras

Elgin Community College's Struggle with Flock Safety Cameras

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ThreatCluster •October 12, 2026 at 23:31 UTC
  • •Elgin Community College initially installed six Flock cameras for security but later sought their removal.
  • •Concerns about data sharing with law enforcement led to fears for student safety, particularly among Latino students.
  • •Flock Safety's refusal to remove the cameras resulted in a prolonged conflict with the college administration.

Elgin Community College contracted Flock Safety to install six surveillance cameras in April 2025 to enhance campus security. However, by September 2025, concerns arose regarding Flock's data-sharing practices with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the potential endangerment of immigrant students. Following an incident where ICE detained a student on campus, the college requested the removal of the cameras in October 2025, which Flock refused. College staff began covering the cameras, but Flock employees reportedly removed the coverings repeatedly. This back-and-forth continued until April 2026 when the contract expired, and Flock finally removed the cameras.

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Timeline

2025-04-01
Flock cameras installed at Elgin Community College
Six surveillance cameras were installed to enhance campus security.
Theverge
2025-09-01
Concerns about data sharing arise
Reports emerged that Flock cameras shared data with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, raising safety concerns.
Chicago Sun-Times
2025-10-01
College requests camera removal
Elgin Community College formally requested Flock to remove the cameras, which was refused.
Theverge
2026-04-01
Contract expiration and camera removal
The contract with Flock expired, and the cameras were finally removed.
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Common questions

What prompted the removal request?
Concerns about data sharing with law enforcement and a student's detention by ICE led to the removal request.
What was Flock's response to the removal request?
Flock refused to remove the cameras, stating they had not violated the contract.
What was the outcome of the conflict?
The cameras were ultimately removed after the contract expired in April 2026.