Pleasant Grove trailhead license plate readers raise privacy questions

What happened

Pleasant Grove police installed automatic license plate readers at two trailheads near popular hiking areas to address repeated vehicle burglaries, theft, and graffiti. The cameras have raised privacy concerns among hikers, who question the balance between public safety and personal privacy in recreational spaces.

Timeline

1. Sep 29, 9:12 PM KUTV 2News Pleasant Grove trailhead license plate readers raise privacy questions
2. Sep 29, 9:12 PM KJZZ Pleasant Grove trailhead license plate readers raise privacy questions
3. Sep 29, 10:09 PM KUTV 2News (YouTube) Pleasant Grove trailhead license plate readers raise privacy questions

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