The Tremonton Garland Police Department has ended its pilot project for vehicle scanners, according to a report published August 26, 2026. The decision comes as the department cited privacy concerns raised by local citizens regarding the widespread use of traffic cameras.
In a statement, Chief Dustin Cordova said that protecting the community involves protecting both safety and rights. The department was testing a Motorola system rather than the Flock camera system manufactured by the Flock Safety company.
Cordova stated that the department heard from many residents regarding the license plate recognition camera being tested in the community. The department has since removed the camera and will not be purchasing the technology.
This decision follows a news conference held on Aug. 20, where Utah Gov. Spencer Cox expressed concern regarding the use of Flock cameras. Cox stated he was troubled by reports indicating millions of searches of camera data originated from out of state, making it difficult to ensure data use is confined to legitimate law enforcement purposes as required by Utah law. Cox indicated support for new legislation if a review finds current privacy protections are inadequate.
