Provo police plan AI camera upgrade amid privacy concerns
Published on April 7, 2026.
Police in Provo are preparing for a major technological upgrade to bring artificial intelligence into patrol cars and body-worn cameras, raising privacy concerns. The department plans to add 80 in-car dash cameras and 80 upgraded body-wear cameras. This move is a step towards a more AI-driven future, with the cameras being used to automatically scan license plates and compare them against police databases. Former law enforcement officer Chris Burbank has warned that the use of AI in law enforcement could infringe on people's privacy expectations. The full cost of the upgrade hasn't been disclosed, but plans suggest it could be implemented by 2027.
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