Police in Provo began preparing for a major technological upgrade, aiming to bring artificial intelligence into both patrol cars and body-worn cameras. The plan
Police in Provo began preparing for a major technological upgrade, aiming to bring artificial intelligence into both patrol cars and body-worn cameras. The plan calls for dozens of new devices equipped with advanced tools, raising questions about how residents’ movements could be recorded, stored and used.
Drivers in the city have already weighed in. Zack Taylor said, “It doesn’t make me feel any safer. It just makes me feel in trouble.” The department also shared plans to add 80 in-car dash cameras alongside 80 upgraded body-worn cameras. But this would not be just a routine upgrade — it’s a step into an AI-driven future. As vehicles patrol the streets, the cameras could automatically scan license plates and cross-check them against police databases.Former law enforcement officer Chris Burbank has been helping craft AI policy for police departments. He warned that agencies must avoid early missteps, similar to those experienced when Tasers were first introduced. “You’re going to catch all kinds of activity that isn’t necessarily criminal, but it certainly invades people’s expectation of privacy,” Burbank said. He emphasized the need for clear limits on how the technology is used, who can access the data, and how long it is retained, stressing that these decisions should be guided by public input. Democratic state Sen. Stephanie Pitcher has also expressed caution. She proposed law enforcement AI amendments last session — a bill that didn’t become law — but she continues to focus on the issue. Speaking about dash cams, Pitcher said, “I certainly have a certain level of discomfort about that very sophisticated technology being deployed. I understand it can also be a good crime detection tool, but I think there is a fine line between crime detection and mass surveillance.” KUTV 2 News reached out to the mayor of Provo and police with questions, including why the city is prioritizing this investment, how the technology aligns with transparency goals, and what measures are being taken to protect resident privacy. There has been no response. Meanwhile, drivers like Taylor remain skeptical. “When we go a step further and let AI scan the plate for us there is no due process there. It’s a slippery slope, and it doesn’t make me feel good,” he said. The full cost of the upgrade hasn’t been released, but plans suggest the rollout could happen as early as 2027. Currently, Provo police have body cameras but no in-car dash cameras. Some officers told KUTV they are still unsure how the new technology will work or affect their daily duties.A Utah judge is set to hear arguments Tuesday on a protective order sought by a former partner against Taylor Frankie Paul, the star of "The Secret Lives of MorThe survivor of a fatal crash recounted the moments before the rollover killed his two friends.17-year-old Ava Olivarez and 15-year-old Xander Hover were killedA St. George police officer was issued a citation after crashing a vehicle while on duty.The crash happened April 6 at 12:30 a.m. in the area of 2200 East."I heTwo aircrew members were safe after a rescue, but military experts said the operation was far from finished.According to Air Force search-and-rescue doctrine, eThe two victims shot by a gunman in southeastern Idaho earlier this week have been identified as investigators continue to work through the details of the shoot
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