In April 2025, Elgin Community College installed six Flock Safety license plate recognition cameras on its campus with the stated goal of improving student security. However, by September 2025, the college administration sought to cancel the agreement. According to reports, the school raised concerns that Flock was sharing campus data with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and questioned the security measures protecting the camera feeds.

Following the college's attempt to end the partnership, a dispute arose regarding the contract terms. The company has reportedly refused to accept the cancellation, leading to a stalemate between the institution and the surveillance provider. While the college has expressed significant reservations about the privacy and data-sharing practices associated with the technology, the company has maintained its position on the contract's enforceability. The situation highlights the growing tension between educational institutions seeking enhanced security measures and the privacy implications of third-party data sharing with federal law enforcement entities.