Davis County Approves ALPRs With Safeguards | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 20, 2026 · 1m

Davis County just approved a deal with Utah’s Department of Public Safety to use automated license plate readers — but with safeguards. While the sheriff’s office already has a few ALPRs, none are currently active in public use, with one in testing. The move sparks privacy concerns nationwide, as some worry about misuse or even personal abuse by officers — leading some citizens to damage cameras themselves. At the public hearing, residents questioned the cost of safety versus freedom. Sheriff’s officials say they’re committed to protecting rights and note that ALPRs only trigger alerts when…