Council approves trial of Flock vehicle cameras despite privacy and accuracy concerns The Washington Terrace City Council voted 4-1 on March 17 to approve a trial period for six Flock license-plate reader cameras focused on city ingress/egress; opponents cited research on misreads and data-sharing, while supporters pointed to stolen-vehicle recoveries and missing-person cases.

The Washington Terrace City Council has approved a controversial trial of license-plate reader cameras, igniting a heated debate over public safety versus privacy concerns.

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Washington Terrace hears about sharp sheriff‑contract cost spike as county seeks more deputies At a March 3 work session, Weber County Sheriff officials told Washington Terrace leaders the 2026 contract budget will rise about 4% and include roughly $250,000 in wage increases; the office is proposing about 10 new full‑time deputies, which officials say would raise the city’s coverage to about 0.72 deputies per 5,000 residents from roughly 0.57.

Washington Terrace faces a significant budget challenge as the 2026 sheriff contract costs surge by 4%, prompting calls for transparency and community dialogue on public safety.

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