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University of Michigan drops private security after reports of surveillance

University of Michigan drops private security after reports of surveillance

Toronto Star5 hours ago

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — The University of Michigan said it's cutting ties with a private security company that was accused of following pro-Palestinian activists on and off campus.
The university said it found the actions of one security company employee 'disturbing, unacceptable and unethical.' It did not elaborate.

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