Police describe license-plate reader use, confirm 30-day image deletion and audit fixes

Sep 15, 2026

Springville Public Safety Director Lance Haight told the council the city operates three license-plate reader cameras, that the system captures only rear-vehicle stills which are deleted after 30 days, and that the department is addressing audit findings on documentation with monthly administrative reviews; a councilmember urged external audits.

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Public Safety Director Lance Haight briefed Springville councilors on the city’s automatic license-plate reader system, describing camera locations, data limits and oversight controls. Haight said Springville operates three cameras (1400 North Main, 400 South near I-15, and 500 South Main) and that the system captures still images of vehicle rears only; images are permanently deleted after 30 days.

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