The University of Arizona Police Department has installed more than 50 automated license plate reading cameras on and around its campus, sparking concerns about privacy, transparency and data-use among students and faculty.

The cameras, produced by Atlanta-based Flock Safety, are mounted on light poles and other fixtures and are designed to collect license plate information. UAPD says the systems purpose is to help prevent crime.

Some students say they were unaware of the cameras' existence. I didnt know those were a thing, so maybe if they talked about it? said nursing student Laney Harmsen. I had no idea those were on campus, added Libby Kum.

Faculty leadership also say they were left in the dark. To be frank, I had no knowledge of these, nor any understanding of this before it was br

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