US university students tell surveillance cameras to Flock off

High school and college students across the United States are protesting the use of Flock Safety's automated license plate reader cameras on their campuses over privacy concerns. Since April, at least ten universities have terminated their Flock contracts, including Cornell, Penn State, and several University of Wisconsin campuses, citing fears that the surveillance technology could be exploited to target vulnerable populations. Students argue that the cameras' ability to track vehicle locations poses significant privacy risks, prompting schools to either cancel contracts or restrict access to the data.