License plate readers removed from Kearns after privacy backlash

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.

What do you think useful public safety tool or privacy concern?