The University of Michigan has ended its contract with City Shield, a private security firm, following public outrage over their invasive surveillance of pro-Palestinian student groups. This decision came after a Guardian article exposed unethical behavioral patterns of the investigators, which included tracking and recording students without consent. The university's president acknowledged that the actions contradicted the institution's values, leading to a broader suspension of external plainclothes security for campus events. The university spent over $3 million in response to protests related to Israel's conflict in Gaza, much of it channeled towards security measures.
The University of Michigan has canceled its contract with investigators surveilling pro-Palestinian students due to backlash over invasive tactics and ethics violations.
Following public outcry, the University of Michigan has announced the termination of its contract with a private security group involved in scrutinizing pro-Palestinian campus protests.
U-M President Domenico Grasso stated that the actions of the security contractors contradicted the university's values, prompting the decision to suspend external plainclothes security on campus.
Reports revealed that investigators were confrontational and invasive during their surveillance, leading to increased scrutiny and condemnation from students and the community.
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