Utah has reached a total of 1,049 documented automated license plate readers (ALPR) across the state, according to data released by Finding Flock on August 20, 2026. This total represents the 28th-largest documented count among the 52 states and territories with any readers on record.
Urban Camera Distribution
The distribution of technology shows a significant concentration in urban centers. Salt Lake City holds the highest number of cameras of any city in the state, with 87 documented units. This total accounts for 8.3% of the state's overall camera count. Following Salt Lake City, Ogden has 63 cameras, Provo has 57, and West Jordan has 51 units installed.
City vs. Unincorporated Areas
The data reveals a distinction between urban and rural deployments. While 729 of the state's cameras are located within listed cities, an additional 320 readers are positioned outside of city limits. These non-city cameras are situated along highways, within smaller towns, and throughout unincorporated areas.
Dominance of Flock Safety
Flock Safety is the primary provider of the technology used throughout Utah. The company accounts for 539 of the 729 readers counted within the state's indexed cities, representing a 74% market share for that group. Other manufacturers identified in the state include Motorola Solutions with 132 units and Genetec with 26 units. An additional 26 cameras are attributed to unknown vendors.
State Regulatory Framework
Utah law strictly regulates the use and data management of these automated systems. Under Utah Code §§ 41-6a-2001 to 41-6a-2005, the state mandates that captured data must be destroyed within nine months. The law limits government use of the technology to specific, enumerated purposes. These include active investigations supported by documented reasonable suspicion, tracking missing persons, addressing outstanding warrants, and managing parking or toll enforcement.
Data Privacy and Access
The legal framework also governs how agencies interact with private data. According to state statutes, an agency is permitted to obtain plate data from a private operator only through a warrant or via a specific statutory preservation procedure. These regulations are part of a broader trend in the United States, as Utah is one of 19 states that currently maintains a specific statute regarding ALPR technology.
National Comparison
The current count of 1,049 cameras places Utah in the middle of the national landscape. For comparison, Massachusetts holds the highest documented total with 1,179 cameras, while Mississippi ranks just below Utah with 1,016 documented readers. The figures provided by Finding Flock are based on volunteer documentation and OpenStreetMap data, rather than an official government census.
Density Metrics by City
As of August 21, 2026, the density of these cameras varies significantly by location. In Salt Lake City, there are 0.78 cameras per square mile. In contrast, Ogden maintains a higher density with 2.29 cameras per square mile, followed by Provo at 1.36 per square mile and West Jordan at 1.57 per square mile.
