Flock, a surveillance company that makes license plate readers and people-tracking technology, is cutting its workforce by 18% or around 270 employees, according to Reuters. The company is faced with growing backlash from communities and legislators who are concerned about its mass surveillance programs.

The company has installed over 100,000 license plate-reading cameras across the U.S., allowing police and federal agents to track the location and whereabouts of vehicles passing by. Dozens of police officers have been arrested, fired, or forced to resign for abusing access to Flock’s system to search, track, and stalk people without a warrant or their permission.

Several law enforcement departments, including Los Angeles’ police department, have allowed their contracts to expire or lapse, citing privacy and civil liberties concerns. Flock has also faced criticism for its poor cybersecurity, with cameras being publicly exposed and accessible from the web. Security experts have questioned its accuracy, leading to improper police stops and arrests, including a journalist who was driving an authorized review vehicle.

While some cities have moved to take down Flock’s cameras citing public outcry, the company has quickly replaced them, prompting some Americans to destroy the cameras themselves.

Flock’s spokesperson stated that the program was a voluntary separation program and not a layoff, reflecting their continued focus on building a strong, sustainable business for the future. However, the cuts and ongoing criticism suggest that the era of unregulated mass surveillance may be drawing to a close.