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Cameras nab car thieves

A pair of infrared cameras mounted atop a car can scan the license plates of dozens of cars in a parking lot and within minutes tell the patrolling officer if any of those vehicles are stolen. The technology can even be used in moving traffic.

Source: Deseret Morning News, October 27, 2005

Spyware laws debated

Utah is the only state with a law against spyware, and some debate Tuesday at the National Conference of State Legislatures focused on whether other states should have their own laws or whether the matter should be left to the federal government.

Source: Deseret Morning News (online), July 21, 2004

Dark side of supermarket 'savings cards'

The supermarket chain store Albertsons is planning to roll out new "preferred savings cards" for customers, despite concerns of some shoppers and privacy advocates.

Source: WorldNetDaily, June 23, 2002

Governor Leavitt Committed to No New Taxes for Light Rail

Governor Michael O. Leavitt stated he would support light rail only if it required no additional sales tax revenues for operation.  Light Rail is in operation and pressure is building for a sales tax increase.  Will Governor Leavitt waffle?

Source: Letter sent by Governor Leavitt

Planners up a Family Tree on Provo Zoning Laws

The city of Provo, Utah limits who can live together under one roof as a family.  A family is currently defined by the city fathers as "one person living alone; or two or more persons all related by blood within five degrees on consanguinity; by marriage or adoption; or two or three related or unrelated persons living and cooking together."....

Source: The Deseret News, July 7, 1998, B2.

North Salt Lake (Utah) Police Lied

North Salt Lake police, after using the news media to deceive the public to help solve a crime, claim their aim was to save a life. The excuse not only falls short, it is hard to believe.

Source: The Salt Lake Tribune (online), July 15, 1997

Proposed Policy Child Protective Services

Excerpts from draft copy to be discussed at a public hearing on June 27, 1997. Statements are vague and allow for varied interpretations. Also, they imply force in their implementation.

Source: Draft copy distributed for public comment

Smart Card

Political forces are trying to bring a national ID card to Utah!

Smith's Fresh Values Card

It's not a governmental agency, but Smith's Food & Drug Centers are recording in a database what you eat and what you use to clean your house!

Source: Application form furnished by Smiths