Solar-powered license plate reader camera on a metal pole beside a suburban road.

Millcreek Flock camera spurs Utah lawmaker's new oversight bill

After an unclaimed Flock camera was removed from Millcreek city property in August, a Utah lawmaker is planning a new bill to tighten state oversight of automated license plate readers, and Utah sheriffs say they are working with the legislature on a cohesive policy.

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Solar-powered license plate reader camera on a metal pole beside a suburban road.

Millcreek Flock camera spurs Utah lawmaker's new oversight bill

After an unclaimed Flock camera was removed from Millcreek city property in August, a Utah lawmaker is planning a new bill to tighten state oversight of automated license plate readers, and Utah sheriffs say they are working with the legislature on a cohesive policy.

· 3 min read

Solar-powered license plate reader camera on a metal pole beside a suburban road.

Millcreek Flock camera spurs Utah lawmaker's new oversight bill

After an unclaimed Flock camera was removed from Millcreek city property in August, a Utah lawmaker is planning a new bill to tighten state oversight of automated license plate readers, and Utah sheriffs say they are working with the legislature on a cohesive policy.

· 3 min read

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Skyline routs Jordan 55-12 behind Vake's two touchdowns

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Weldon Genies

Weldon Genies

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Weldon Genies is a Washington D.C. native, who recently graduated from Northwestern University in June 2026 with a bachelor degree in Journalism. He has had stints with Big Ten Network, the Chicago Union, and Northwestern student-led outlets in WNUR Sports and Inside NU. He prides himself on always delivering the truth to local communities no matter what.

Weldon Genies

Weldon Genies

Editor

Weldon Genies is a Washington D.C. native, who recently graduated from Northwestern University in June 2026 with a bachelor degree in Journalism. He has had stints with Big Ten Network, the Chicago Union, and Northwestern student-led outlets in WNUR Sports and Inside NU. He prides himself on always delivering the truth to local communities no matter what.

Weldon Genies

Weldon Genies

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Weldon Genies is a Washington D.C. native, who recently graduated from Northwestern University in June 2026 with a bachelor degree in Journalism. He has had stints with Big Ten Network, the Chicago Union, and Northwestern student-led outlets in WNUR Sports and Inside NU. He prides himself on always delivering the truth to local communities no matter what.

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