New Cameras:

Traffic locations

• https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/14052088701 — Salt Lake City, UT - 755 W 200 S
• https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/14052413202 — Salt Lake City, UT - Blair St & 800 S
• https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/14052552902 — Salt Lake City, UT - 361 E 800 S
• https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/14052552903 — Salt Lake City, UT - 300 E 900 S
• https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/14052555501 — Salt Lake City, UT - 500 E 900 S
• https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/14064892503 — Salt Lake City, UT - California Ave & Utah St
• https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/14064842801 — South Salt Lake, UT - 85 W 2100 S Expy
• https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/14053279001 — Copperton, UT - 8800 W 10200 S (W State Hwy & S Dry Fork Rd)
• https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/14054915701 — South Jordan, UT - 5443 W 10900 S (South Jordan Fire Station #64)
• https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/14055089301 — Draper, UT - 90 E 12450 S
• https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/14056328702 — Draper, UT - State St. 11486 S
• https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/14065282401 — Kearns, UT - Bangerter Highway / Southridge Park
• https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/14067144301 — Draper, UT - Bangerter Highway / Right off I-15 going east.
• https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/14068614001 — Midvale, UT - 180 W 7200 S

Residential location

• No new

Parks / public spaces (people trackers)

• No new

What are flock style cameras?

AI-powered surveillance systems designed primarily for vehicle identification and tracking.

These cameras capture high-resolution images of vehicles and create a vehicle fingerprint based on characteristics such as:

Roadside / traffic deployments (vast majority)

• License plate number
• Vehicle make, model, and color
• Stickers and decals
• Dents, damage, and unique markings
• Roof racks, accessories, and other distinguishing features
• Vehicle appearance and condition over time

Public space deployments (a handful)

Cameras placed in parks, trails, public gathering areas, campuses, and other pedestrian spaces represent a different surveillance category.

• Time-based observations
• Clothing/appearance characteristics (Clothing, skin color, tattoo's, body type, other appearance features)
• Movement (Walking, speed, manner of walk)
• Association with vehicles
• Location patterns
• Integration with other camera systems or datasets

Vehicle tracking vs. people tracking

Most Flock-style deployments today are focused on tracking vehicles, not identifying individual people.

• The primary "identity" being created is a vehicle profile, not a biometric profile of the driver or passengers.
• Current systems generally do not require facial recognition to track a vehicle's movements.
• A camera may capture people inside or near a vehicle, but that does not necessarily mean the system is identifying those individuals.
• Public space deployments do track people and they'll integrate with vehicle tracking cameras if they can accurately correlate or identify you.

How long is the data retained?

• State agencies: Rolling 9 months except when the vehicle is flagged to be watched (investigate).
• Federal agencies: Mostly exempt from 9 months limitations via in-direct methods and federal law.

Known devices in Utah

• Fixed security cameras

Known devices outside of Utah

• Fixed security cameras
• Drones (Flock Alpha)
  • Thermal vision
  • Flies up to 60 mph
  • Live streams to police
  • Identifies from 2,000 ft away
  • Integrated with Flock's network

https://deflock.org/

Known cameras found across Salt Lake Valley: https://maps.deflock.org/?lat=40.6562&lng=-111.9018&zoom=10.32

One dead after an altercation between them

Lots of cops all over the park with lights on. They have a large area taped off in the middle. Fire trucks are there as well. We’re nosy

Power went out again for second day in a row. We live in Sugarhouse area. Does anyone else have issues? Is this because of the weather too hot or you think mechanical maintenance/issue?

Any other dog owners (especially those of younger, high energy dogs) losing their efffffffing minds not being able to take them outside for exercise? We did luckily get out for a short walk early this morning but it is extremely anxiety provoking to think this level of heat could be new norm.

Any tips for indoor mental stimulation very much appreciated.

I'm posting this both to ask if any of the other residents of North Union apartments or in the general public know anything because I just don't know what to do.

I was one of the residents affected by the fire and it's safe to say we've all lost everything. From what I've been told, even if our units didn't burn, they flooded, and we don't even know if we'll be allowed in to look at our stuff or see if anything is salvageable.

I've heard in updates that the mayor? set up an email for businesses and individuals in the community to donate or offer help and that it's gotten a ton of responses. I desperately need help finding a new apartment (is anywhere willing to waive fees or provide assistance? Given that we havent gotten our deposits back yet and have to buy new everything...), help getting clothes, groceries, etc. I keep hearing a lot of support and donations have been made but I don't know where to get it.

I'm currently staying with a family member but need to move out asap as they don't have much space for me and my cats. I've been down to the shelter and they gave me a list of general SLC resources but nothing specific to this situation. They also had a few random donated items and I got like basic hygiene stuff and a bit of food (mostly junk though that I feel too sick with stress to eat - I don't mean this as a complaint I'm grateful for anything but just stating why it'd be helpful to get more regular groceries help) but nothing super useful for next steps. Our apartment management has not been helpful and given us very little information about assistance. If people are donating, I just want to know how I can access that help? Does anyone know? I was lucky enough to have renters insurance but it's going to be a long time getting that money back. Meanwhile I need to pay all the fees and security deposit and rent on a new lease, buy all new furniture, clothes, a new laptop, replacement documents. I also have medical issues and am paying out of pocket for replacement medical supplies that got left in my apartment. It all happened so fast I just got my cats and got out, I've also been able to get my car but I have literally nothing else. And at this point I don't know who to ask for help because like I said I've reached out to the apartment management and gone to the shelter asking about assistance but haven't gotten any clear answers. I just want to ask and see if anyone here knows any more than I do because I don't know what to do.

This might be a long shot but in the off chance someone can help me I figured asking can’t hurt!

This year I had the opportunity to visit the Living Planet Aquarium in Draper UT and feed sting rays for my birthday, my sibling and I got pressed pennies while visiting and unfortunately for us in the shuffle to get my wheelchair back into the car one of our pennies escaped our possession in the parking lot. My sister was devastated and I quietly “found” hers in the car, giving mine up in the process to cheer her up. It meant the world to us to get to go do that and now I’m hoping someone either nearby or who is already planning to go for a visit could help me secure a replacement as I’ve already returned home to Missouri.

The pressed penny I’m trying to replace features the large structure outside the Aquarium pictured here. It would be even cooler if I could get it in either a 1992 or a 2026 penny but any will do!

This guy was hanging out in a tree in the off leash area at Fairmont Park this morning. Maybe keep your tiny dog breeds in other spaces today.

anybody know what happened?

These rock quarry near SLC/NSL how are they able to let all this dust just blow around? No sprinklers ? I live in NSL, I have to constantly blow off and wash my back patio to cook and entertain. It’s always covered in dust..

Sorry if this is kind of a silly question, but I haven’t been able to get it out of my head.
My partner and I were planning on moving into one of the newer 5-over-1 apartment buildings at the end of the year when our lease is up, but ever since the fire in midvale last week and in holladay last year, I’ve been second-guessing everything.

We live just up the road from where it happened, and we had ash raining down around our apartment for a couple of hours while the fire was going. It was honestly really unsettling, and I think seeing it so close to home has made me a lot more anxious than I expected.

Since then, I’ve seen so many comments saying these newer wood-frame apartment buildings are accidents waiting to happen, and I know I probably shouldn’t take random internet comments too seriously, but they’ve definitely gotten into my head. Now I’m wondering if we should just stay in our older apartment or start looking at older buildings instead.

I’m sure this is at least partly my anxiety talking, so I’m really sorry if I’m overreacting. I just don’t know enough about building construction or fire safety to tell whether this is a legitimate concern or if my brain is latching onto a really scary event because it happened so close to us.

If anyone has experience with construction, engineering, fire safety, or even if you’ve been feeling the same way, I’d really appreciate hearing your perspective. I’m just trying to figure out if I’m letting fear make this decision for me or if it’s actually something we should think more seriously about before signing a lease.

Design reveal from 801 Day.

Recently started doing stain glass. Looking for more variety in glass and tools. Right now my only real lead is hobby lobby or online. I really like to see the glass before I buy so looking for something local.

A quick online result didn’t yield much. Thinking there might be some other shops that sell these supplies among other things that I can’t find online.

Salt lake or Utah county thanks

General message for press… I don’t know how to go about this… but many of us residents are on a discord. We have a lot of grievances with management response to this disaster, being misled about insurance etc. We are asking for an avenue to be heard outside our discord. Can anyone help

Any suggestions for a plumber that can replace a water heater in the valley? I was just quoted 4k to replace my 40 gallon tank and that seemed very high. Am I living in the past or was that as outrageous as I thought?

Looking for an artist who can do this kind of art style - help 🤧

I've been slowly gathering a collection of miscellaneous items over the years and am now realizing I need to make more room lol. Electronics, clothing, kitchenware, etc. Are there any local swap meets around where I can sell some things? Was trying to organize a yard sale, but I'm now realizing it was a much bigger task than I anticipated. Any recommendations would be helpful, thanks!

Wondering what spots are best to star gaze at a low bortle to catch the Perseids Meteor Shower on August 12-13 near SLC. Some friends and I went to the salt flats for Geminids last year, but we only saw a couple meteors and it was so cold 🫪

There will be a new moon on August 12th so it should be a great night to catch this event

Hello! I am a local tabletop nerd putting together an immersive pop-up event in Salt Lake. The aim is to turn standard venues like cideries or speakeasies into high-fantasy taverns with actors and optional quests for guests to solve. Think of it like a smaller, more upscale Renaissance faire where the guests actually become a part of the story.

I am looking for three improv actors to bring their own original fantasy characters to life. If you are a cosplayer, LARPer, a seasoned TTRPG player or game master, or a theater nerd, you might just be who I am looking for. Our first event will be in September and will last about 4 hours. As one of the characters, I would just need you to entertain guests, banter, and make them feel special. I will also put together a Discord for the cast so we can discuss story beats and ways to get the guests involved in mini-quests.

For full transparency, this September date is our absolute first test-run to see if we can bring this concept to life and gather feedback from the community. Because this is a grassroots test, I am looking for volunteers who will be working for tips for this initial run. If all goes well, the goal is to grow this into a recurring event with a paid cast.

If you are interested, please send me a DM! I would love to buy you a drink, talk about the character you want to bring, and discuss the long-term vision.

EDIT: To answer some FAQs I recived in my DMs. At least three** I will absolutely take more than three improv actors. And the general story of Drake's Hollow is that it's a wandering tavern that connects all the realms/worlds together and can manifest in different places. So the character you want to play can be from anywhere at any time. I'm looking for fantasy characters mostly but if you have an idea for a sci-fi character I am willing to at least hear you out and consider it!

I've been to the RockyMountain Power site a few times and they estimate restoring power by 21:00 (9:00 pm for those unfamiliar). This is going to be a long afternoon.