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license plate readers removed from kearns after privacy backlash
Unified Police says public opposition prompted some people to damage the cameras, leading the department to temporarily remove the readers.
By SLC Scoop StaffOctober 3, 20261 views
License plate reader cameras in Kearns have been temporarily removed following public backlash over privacy concerns.
Unified Police says opposition to the cameras escalated to some of the equipment being damaged, prompting the department to take the readers down for now.
License plate readers are used by law enforcement to capture plate information and assist with investigations, but their use has also raised questions over privacy, data collection and how long information is stored.
The removal is temporary as officials determine what comes next.
