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Hunting Valley Police Department Chagrin Falls Cuyahoga County OH Automated License Plate Readers Flock Safety
The Hunting Valley Police Department contracted with Flock Safety fo 25 automated license plate readers in 2020.
Agency: Hunting Valley Police Department
State: OH
City: Chagrin Falls
County: Cuyahoga County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor: Flock Safety

The Hunting Valley Police Department contracted with Flock Safety fo 25 automated license plate readers in 2020.

Mansfield Police Department Mansfield Richland County OH Gunshot Detection ShotSpotter
The Mansfield Police Department received a $272,000 state grant to increase the square mileage covered by gunshot detection technology in 2024. The agency acquired ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology in 2020.
Agency: Mansfield Police Department
State: OH
City: Mansfield
County: Richland County
Technology: Gunshot Detection
Vendor: ShotSpotter

The Mansfield Police Department received a $272,000 state grant to increase the square mileage covered by gunshot detection technology in 2024. The agency acquired ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology in 2020.

Cleveland Division of Police Cleveland Cuyahoga County OH Body-worn Cameras Axon
The Cleveland Division of Police purchased 1,500 Axon body-worn cameras in 2015.
Agency: Cleveland Division of Police
State: OH
City: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor: Axon

The Cleveland Division of Police purchased 1,500 Axon body-worn cameras in 2015.

Miami University Parking and Transporation Services Oxford Butler OH Automated License Plate Readers
Miami University Parking and Transportation Services began automated license plate readers for parking enforcement in January 2019.
Agency: Miami University Parking and Transporation Services
State: OH
City: Oxford
County: Butler
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor:

Miami University Parking and Transportation Services began automated license plate readers for parking enforcement in January 2019.

Bowling Green State University Parking and Shuttle Services Bowling Green Wood County OH Automated License Plate Readers
Bowling Green State University Parking and Shuttle Services began using license plate readers for parking enforcement in 2017.
Agency: Bowling Green State University Parking and Shuttle Services
State: OH
City: Bowling Green
County: Wood County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor:

Bowling Green State University Parking and Shuttle Services began using license plate readers for parking enforcement in 2017.

Ohio University Transportation and Parking Services Athens Athens County OH Automated License Plate Readers
Ohio University Transportation and Parking Services began using automated license plate readers in 2018.
Agency: Ohio University Transportation and Parking Services
State: OH
City: Athens
County: Athens County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor:

Ohio University Transportation and Parking Services began using automated license plate readers in 2018.

Cleveland State University Parking Services Cleveland Cuyahoga County OH Automated License Plate Readers
Cleveland State University Parking Services uses automated license plate readers for parking enforcement, according to records from 2014.
Agency: Cleveland State University Parking Services
State: OH
City: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor:

Cleveland State University Parking Services uses automated license plate readers for parking enforcement, according to records from 2014.

University of Cincinnati Police Department Cincinnati Hamilton County OH Body-worn Cameras
The University of Cincinnati Police Department has been using body-worn cameras since at least 2015. In January 2022, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine awarded $60,428.20 to the University of Cincinnati Police Department for expenses associated with launching or maintaining body-worn camera programs.
Agency: University of Cincinnati Police Department
State: OH
City: Cincinnati
County: Hamilton County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The University of Cincinnati Police Department has been using body-worn cameras since at least 2015. In January 2022, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine awarded $60,428.20 to the University of Cincinnati Police Department for expenses associated with launching or maintaining body-worn camera programs.

Pepper Pike Police Department Pepper Pike Cuyahoga County OH Body-worn Cameras Axon
The Pepper Pike Police Department uses Axon body-worn cameras. The Pepper Pike Police Department received an additional $10,359 grant for body-worn cameras from the Ohio Department of Public Safety in December 2022.
Agency: Pepper Pike Police Department
State: OH
City: Pepper Pike
County: Cuyahoga County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor: Axon

The Pepper Pike Police Department uses Axon body-worn cameras. The Pepper Pike Police Department received an additional $10,359 grant for body-worn cameras from the Ohio Department of Public Safety in December 2022.

Toledo Police Department Toledo Lucas County OH Automated License Plate Readers
The Toledo Police Department had 84 mobile automated license plate reader units as of November 2017.
Agency: Toledo Police Department
State: OH
City: Toledo
County: Lucas County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor:

The Toledo Police Department had 84 mobile automated license plate reader units as of November 2017.

Muskingum County Sheriff's Office Zanesville Muskingum County OH Automated License Plate Readers
The Muskingum County Sheriff's Office had 38 mobile automated license plate reader units as of November 2017.
Agency: Muskingum County Sheriff's Office
State: OH
City: Zanesville
County: Muskingum County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor:

The Muskingum County Sheriff's Office had 38 mobile automated license plate reader units as of November 2017.

Dayton Police Department Dayton Montgomery County OH Automated License Plate Readers Flock Safety
As of April 2024, the Dayton Police Department operates 72 Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.
Agency: Dayton Police Department
State: OH
City: Dayton
County: Montgomery County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor: Flock Safety

As of April 2024, the Dayton Police Department operates 72 Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.

Akron Police Department Akron Summit County OH Automated License Plate Readers Flock Safety
As of April 2024, the Akron Police Department operates 145 Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.
Agency: Akron Police Department
State: OH
City: Akron
County: Summit County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor: Flock Safety

As of April 2024, the Akron Police Department operates 145 Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.

Franklin County Sheriff's Office Columbus Franklin County OH Automated License Plate Readers
The Franklin County Sheriff's Office obtained 25 automated license plate readers in 2012.
Agency: Franklin County Sheriff's Office
State: OH
City: Columbus
County: Franklin County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor:

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office obtained 25 automated license plate readers in 2012.

Ohio State Highway Patrol Columbus Franklin County OH Automated License Plate Readers
The Ohio State Highway Patrol had 18 mobile automated license plate reader units, 19 ALPR fixed units as of November 2017.
Agency: Ohio State Highway Patrol
State: OH
City: Columbus
County: Franklin County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor:

The Ohio State Highway Patrol had 18 mobile automated license plate reader units, 19 ALPR fixed units as of November 2017.

Richfield Police Department Richfield Summit County OH Automated License Plate Readers
The Richfield Police Department uses automated license plate readers.
Agency: Richfield Police Department
State: OH
City: Richfield
County: Summit County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor:

The Richfield Police Department uses automated license plate readers.

Toledo Police Department Toledo Lucas County OH Real-Time Crime Center
The Toledo Police Department launched its real-time crime center and a city camera network in 2012.
Agency: Toledo Police Department
State: OH
City: Toledo
County: Lucas County
Technology: Real-Time Crime Center
Vendor:

The Toledo Police Department launched its real-time crime center and a city camera network in 2012.

Barberton Police Department Barberton Summit County OH Body-worn Cameras Axon
The Barberton Police purchased 32 Axon body-worn cameras in 2015.
Agency: Barberton Police Department
State: OH
City: Barberton
County: Summit County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor: Axon

The Barberton Police purchased 32 Axon body-worn cameras in 2015.

Athens Police Department Athens Athens County OH Body-worn Cameras Axon
The Athens Police Department obtained body-worn cameras in November 2019.
Agency: Athens Police Department
State: OH
City: Athens
County: Athens County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor: Axon

The Athens Police Department obtained body-worn cameras in November 2019.

Columbus Division of Police Columbus Franklin County OH Gunshot Detection ShotSpotter
The Columbus Police Department has used ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology since 2018.
Agency: Columbus Division of Police
State: OH
City: Columbus
County: Franklin County
Technology: Gunshot Detection
Vendor: ShotSpotter

The Columbus Police Department has used ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology since 2018.

South Euclid Police Department South Euclid Cuyahoga County OH Body-worn Cameras Wolfcom
The South Euclid Police Department uses Wolfcom body-worn cameras, according to a testimonial on the company's website.
Agency: South Euclid Police Department
State: OH
City: South Euclid
County: Cuyahoga County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor: Wolfcom

The South Euclid Police Department uses Wolfcom body-worn cameras, according to a testimonial on the company's website.

Niles Police Department Niles Trumbull County OH Body-worn Cameras Wolfcom
The Niles Police Department uses Wolfcom body-worn cameras, according to a testimonial on the company's website. The Niles Police Department received an additional $13,225 grant for body-worn cameras from the Ohio Department of Public Safety in December 2022.
Agency: Niles Police Department
State: OH
City: Niles
County: Trumbull County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor: Wolfcom

The Niles Police Department uses Wolfcom body-worn cameras, according to a testimonial on the company's website. The Niles Police Department received an additional $13,225 grant for body-worn cameras from the Ohio Department of Public Safety in December 2022.

Fort Recovery Police Department Fort Recovery Mercer County OH Body-worn Cameras Wolfcom
The Fort Recovery Police Department uses Wolfcom body-worn cameras, according to a testimonial on the company's website.
Agency: Fort Recovery Police Department
State: OH
City: Fort Recovery
County: Mercer County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor: Wolfcom

The Fort Recovery Police Department uses Wolfcom body-worn cameras, according to a testimonial on the company's website.

Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles Columbus Franklin County OH Face Recognition
The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) shared access to driver's license photos with law enforcement and federal government agencies for face recognition purposes until access was paused in late 2019. However, as of September 2019, the images are still shared with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, which can search on behalf of other agencies.
Agency: Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles
State: OH
City: Columbus
County: Franklin County
Technology: Face Recognition
Vendor:

The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) shared access to driver's license photos with law enforcement and federal government agencies for face recognition purposes until access was paused in late 2019. However, as of September 2019, the images are still shared with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, which can search on behalf of other agencies.

Grove City Police Department Grove City Franklin County OH Automated License Plate Readers
The Grove City Police Department uses automated license plate readers.
Agency: Grove City Police Department
State: OH
City: Grove City
County: Franklin County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor:

The Grove City Police Department uses automated license plate readers.

Delhi Township Police Department Delhi Township Hamilton OH Body-worn Cameras Axon
The Delhi Township Board of Trustees authorized the purchase of body-worn cameras for the police department in 2017.
Agency: Delhi Township Police Department
State: OH
City: Delhi Township
County: Hamilton
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor: Axon

The Delhi Township Board of Trustees authorized the purchase of body-worn cameras for the police department in 2017.

Wooster Police Department Wooster Wayne County OH Body-worn Cameras Axon
The Wooster Police Department implemented body-worn cameras for all patrol officers in January 2015.
Agency: Wooster Police Department
State: OH
City: Wooster
County: Wayne County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor: Axon

The Wooster Police Department implemented body-worn cameras for all patrol officers in January 2015.

Orrville Police Department Orrville Wayne County OH Body-worn Cameras
The Orrville Police Department uses body-worn cameras. In 2015, the agency had 16 cameras.
Agency: Orrville Police Department
State: OH
City: Orrville
County: Wayne County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The Orrville Police Department uses body-worn cameras. In 2015, the agency had 16 cameras.

Bellbrook Police Department Bellbrook Greene OH Body-worn Cameras
The Bellbrook Police Department spent $16,000 on body-worn cameras in 2017.
Agency: Bellbrook Police Department
State: OH
City: Bellbrook
County: Greene
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The Bellbrook Police Department spent $16,000 on body-worn cameras in 2017.

Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District New Philadelphia Tuscarawas County OH Body-worn Cameras
The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District rangers' body-worn cameras were upgraded in 2016.
Agency: Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District
State: OH
City: New Philadelphia
County: Tuscarawas County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District rangers' body-worn cameras were upgraded in 2016.

North Canton Police Department North Canton Stark County OH Body-worn Cameras
Officers in the North Canton Police Department wear body-worn cameras, according to photos on the agency's Facebook page.
Agency: North Canton Police Department
State: OH
City: North Canton
County: Stark County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

Officers in the North Canton Police Department wear body-worn cameras, according to photos on the agency's Facebook page.

Youngstown Police Department Youngstown Mahoning County OH Gunshot Detection ShotSpotter
The Youngstown Police Department received a $530,000 federal grant to purchase ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology in 2010.
Agency: Youngstown Police Department
State: OH
City: Youngstown
County: Mahoning County
Technology: Gunshot Detection
Vendor: ShotSpotter

The Youngstown Police Department received a $530,000 federal grant to purchase ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology in 2010.

Toledo Police Department Toledo Lucas County OH Gunshot Detection ShotSpotter
The Toledo Police Department received a $83,333.33 state grant to fund its gunshot detection system. The agency began using ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology after receiving a $492,000 grant in 2018 from U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance.
Agency: Toledo Police Department
State: OH
City: Toledo
County: Lucas County
Technology: Gunshot Detection
Vendor: ShotSpotter

The Toledo Police Department received a $83,333.33 state grant to fund its gunshot detection system. The agency began using ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology after receiving a $492,000 grant in 2018 from U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance.

Cincinnati Police Department Cincinnati Hamilton County OH Gunshot Detection ShotSpotter
The Cincinnati Police Department began ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology in 2017.
Agency: Cincinnati Police Department
State: OH
City: Cincinnati
County: Hamilton County
Technology: Gunshot Detection
Vendor: ShotSpotter

The Cincinnati Police Department began ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology in 2017.

Franklin County Sheriff's Office Columbus Franklin County OH Real-Time Crime Center
The Franklin County Sheriff's Office announced its proposal for a Real-Time Crime Center in 2019. According to news reports, the City of Columbus passed a bond package that included funding for the RTCC, which authorized the implementation of a video center staffed by a team of officers, detectives, crime analysts and an intelligent unit. The RTCC would access automated license plate readers, media and Live Earth—a digital platform that pulls real-time data into a live 3D map of the county.
Agency: Franklin County Sheriff's Office
State: OH
City: Columbus
County: Franklin County
Technology: Real-Time Crime Center
Vendor:

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office announced its proposal for a Real-Time Crime Center in 2019. According to news reports, the City of Columbus passed a bond package that included funding for the RTCC, which authorized the implementation of a video center staffed by a team of officers, detectives, crime analysts and an intelligent unit. The RTCC would access automated license plate readers, media and Live Earth—a digital platform that pulls real-time data into a live 3D map of the county.

Cincinnati Police Department Cincinnati Hamilton County OH Camera Registry
The Cincinnati Police Department maintains a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras.
Agency: Cincinnati Police Department
State: OH
City: Cincinnati
County: Hamilton County
Technology: Camera Registry
Vendor:

The Cincinnati Police Department maintains a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras.

Chillicothe Police Department Chillicothe Ross County OH Camera Registry
The Chillicothe Police Department maintains a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras.
Agency: Chillicothe Police Department
State: OH
City: Chillicothe
County: Ross County
Technology: Camera Registry
Vendor:

The Chillicothe Police Department maintains a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras.

Mentor Police Department Mentor Lake County OH Camera Registry
The Mentor Police Department maintains a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras.
Agency: Mentor Police Department
State: OH
City: Mentor
County: Lake County
Technology: Camera Registry
Vendor:

The Mentor Police Department maintains a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras.

Willowick Police Department Willowick Lake County OH Camera Registry
The Willowick Police Department maintains a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras.
Agency: Willowick Police Department
State: OH
City: Willowick
County: Lake County
Technology: Camera Registry
Vendor:

The Willowick Police Department maintains a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras.

Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office Cleveland Cuyahoga County OH Camera Registry
The Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office maintains a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras.
Agency: Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office
State: OH
City: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga County
Technology: Camera Registry
Vendor:

The Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office maintains a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras.

Stark County Sheriff's Office Canton Stark County OH Camera Registry
The Stark County Sheriff's Office maintains a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras.
Agency: Stark County Sheriff's Office
State: OH
City: Canton
County: Stark County
Technology: Camera Registry
Vendor:

The Stark County Sheriff's Office maintains a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras.

Springfield Police Division Springfield Clark County OH Camera Registry
The Springfield Police Division maintains a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras.
Agency: Springfield Police Division
State: OH
City: Springfield
County: Clark County
Technology: Camera Registry
Vendor:

The Springfield Police Division maintains a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras.

Riverside Police Department Riverside Montgomery County OH Camera Registry
The Riverside Police Department maintains a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras.
Agency: Riverside Police Department
State: OH
City: Riverside
County: Montgomery County
Technology: Camera Registry
Vendor:

The Riverside Police Department maintains a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras.

Licking County Sheriff's Office Newark Licking County OH Camera Registry
The Licking County Sheriff's Office maintains a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras.
Agency: Licking County Sheriff's Office
State: OH
City: Newark
County: Licking County
Technology: Camera Registry
Vendor:

The Licking County Sheriff's Office maintains a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras.

Hilliard Division of Police Hillard Franklin County OH Camera Registry
The Hillard Division of Police maintains a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras.
Agency: Hilliard Division of Police
State: OH
City: Hillard
County: Franklin County
Technology: Camera Registry
Vendor:

The Hillard Division of Police maintains a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras.

Canton Police Department Canton Stark County OH Camera Registry
The Canton Police Department maintains a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras.
Agency: Canton Police Department
State: OH
City: Canton
County: Stark County
Technology: Camera Registry
Vendor:

The Canton Police Department maintains a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras.

Sandusky Police Department Sandusky Erie County OH Body-worn Cameras Axon
The Sandusky Police Department bought 56 Axon body cameras in 2019. The Sandusky Police Department received an additional $11,760 grant for body-worn cameras from the Ohio Department of Public Safety in December 2022.
Agency: Sandusky Police Department
State: OH
City: Sandusky
County: Erie County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor: Axon

The Sandusky Police Department bought 56 Axon body cameras in 2019. The Sandusky Police Department received an additional $11,760 grant for body-worn cameras from the Ohio Department of Public Safety in December 2022.

Chillicothe Police Department Chillicothe Ross County OH Body-worn Cameras Axon, VieVu
In 2017, the Chillicothe Police Department purchased Axon body-worn cameras at a cost of $250,000 over four years. The agency had previously used VieVu cameras. The Chillicothe Police Department received an additional $28,832 grant for body-worn cameras from the Ohio Department of Public Safety in December 2022.
Agency: Chillicothe Police Department
State: OH
City: Chillicothe
County: Ross County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor: Axon, VieVu

In 2017, the Chillicothe Police Department purchased Axon body-worn cameras at a cost of $250,000 over four years. The agency had previously used VieVu cameras. The Chillicothe Police Department received an additional $28,832 grant for body-worn cameras from the Ohio Department of Public Safety in December 2022.

Westerville Police Department Westerville Franklin County OH Body-worn Cameras Axon
The Westerville Police Department received a $130,000 grant for body-worn cameras from the Ohio Department of Public Safety in 2022. In 2019, the agency purchased 90 body-worn cameras from Axon for $196,500.
Agency: Westerville Police Department
State: OH
City: Westerville
County: Franklin County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor: Axon

The Westerville Police Department received a $130,000 grant for body-worn cameras from the Ohio Department of Public Safety in 2022. In 2019, the agency purchased 90 body-worn cameras from Axon for $196,500.

North Ridgeville Police Department North Ridgeville Lorain County OH Body-worn Cameras
The North Ridgeville Police Department uses body-worn cameras (including when officers chase down fugitive cows).
Agency: North Ridgeville Police Department
State: OH
City: North Ridgeville
County: Lorain County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The North Ridgeville Police Department uses body-worn cameras (including when officers chase down fugitive cows).

Statewide Terrorism Analysis & Crime Center Columbus Franklin County OH Fusion Center
The Statewide Terrorism Analysis & Crime Center is one of 79 fusion centers in the United States. Operated by local and state law enforcement in partnership with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, a fusion center serves as a command center for gathering, analyzing and disseminating intelligence and other public safety information.
Agency: Statewide Terrorism Analysis & Crime Center
State: OH
City: Columbus
County: Franklin County
Technology: Fusion Center
Vendor:

The Statewide Terrorism Analysis & Crime Center is one of 79 fusion centers in the United States. Operated by local and state law enforcement in partnership with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, a fusion center serves as a command center for gathering, analyzing and disseminating intelligence and other public safety information.

Northeast Ohio Regional Fusion Center Cleveland Cuyahoga County OH Fusion Center
The Northeast Ohio Regional Fusion Center is one of 79 fusion centers in the United States. Operated by local and state law enforcement in partnership with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, a fusion center serves as a command center for gathering, analyzing and disseminating intelligence and other public safety information.
Agency: Northeast Ohio Regional Fusion Center
State: OH
City: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga County
Technology: Fusion Center
Vendor:

The Northeast Ohio Regional Fusion Center is one of 79 fusion centers in the United States. Operated by local and state law enforcement in partnership with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, a fusion center serves as a command center for gathering, analyzing and disseminating intelligence and other public safety information.

Greater Cincinnati Fusion Center Cincinnati Hamilton County OH Fusion Center
The Greater Cincinnati Fusion Center is one of 79 fusion centers in the United States. Operated by local and state law enforcement in partnership with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, a fusion center serves as a command center for gathering, analyzing and disseminating intelligence and other public safety information.
Agency: Greater Cincinnati Fusion Center
State: OH
City: Cincinnati
County: Hamilton County
Technology: Fusion Center
Vendor:

The Greater Cincinnati Fusion Center is one of 79 fusion centers in the United States. Operated by local and state law enforcement in partnership with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, a fusion center serves as a command center for gathering, analyzing and disseminating intelligence and other public safety information.

Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation London Madison County OH Face Recognition NEC
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation operates a massive face recognition system. Hundreds of local, state, and federal agencies were able to access the system until fall 2019, when the Ohio Attorney General cut off access. However, agencies may still make formal face recognition requests to BCI. The Attorney General is pursuing a $21.4 million upgrade through the vendor NEC in 2021.
Agency: Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation
State: OH
City: London
County: Madison County
Technology: Face Recognition
Vendor: NEC

The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation operates a massive face recognition system. Hundreds of local, state, and federal agencies were able to access the system until fall 2019, when the Ohio Attorney General cut off access. However, agencies may still make formal face recognition requests to BCI. The Attorney General is pursuing a $21.4 million upgrade through the vendor NEC in 2021.

Dublin Police Department Dublin Franklin County OH Automated License Plate Readers Flock Safety
As of April 2024, the Dublin Police Department operates 19 Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.
Agency: Dublin Police Department
State: OH
City: Dublin
County: Franklin County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor: Flock Safety

As of April 2024, the Dublin Police Department operates 19 Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.

Beachwood Police Department Beachwood Cuyahoga County OH Automated License Plate Readers Vigilant Solutions
The Beachwood Police Department scanned 16,463 license plates in 2019 using Vigilant Solutions automated license plate readers.
Agency: Beachwood Police Department
State: OH
City: Beachwood
County: Cuyahoga County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor: Vigilant Solutions

The Beachwood Police Department scanned 16,463 license plates in 2019 using Vigilant Solutions automated license plate readers.

Wood County Sheriff's Office Bowling Green Wood County OH Drones DJI
The Wood County Sheriff's Office operates one DJI Matrice drone as of 2017, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Agency: Wood County Sheriff's Office
State: OH
City: Bowling Green
County: Wood County
Technology: Drones
Vendor: DJI

The Wood County Sheriff's Office operates one DJI Matrice drone as of 2017, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.

Williams County Sheriff's Office Bryan Williams County OH Drones DJI
The Williams County Sheriff's Office operates one DJI Inspire drone as of 2018, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Agency: Williams County Sheriff's Office
State: OH
City: Bryan
County: Williams County
Technology: Drones
Vendor: DJI

The Williams County Sheriff's Office operates one DJI Inspire drone as of 2018, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.

Washington County Sheriff's Office Marietta Washington County OH Drones DJI
The Washington County Sheriff's Office operates one DJI Phantom drone as of 2016, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Agency: Washington County Sheriff's Office
State: OH
City: Marietta
County: Washington County
Technology: Drones
Vendor: DJI

The Washington County Sheriff's Office operates one DJI Phantom drone as of 2016, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.

Union County Sheriff's Office Marysville Union County OH Drones Leptron
The Union County Sheriff's Office operates one Leptron RDASS drone as of 2017, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Agency: Union County Sheriff's Office
State: OH
City: Marysville
County: Union County
Technology: Drones
Vendor: Leptron

The Union County Sheriff's Office operates one Leptron RDASS drone as of 2017, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.

Twinsburg Police Department Twinsburg Summit County OH Drones
The Twinsburg Police Department operates one drone as of 2018, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Agency: Twinsburg Police Department
State: OH
City: Twinsburg
County: Summit County
Technology: Drones
Vendor:

The Twinsburg Police Department operates one drone as of 2018, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.

Tuscarawas County Sheriff's Office New Philadelphia Tuscarawas County OH Drones DJI
The Tuscarawas County Sheriff's Office operates one DJI Matrice 210 drone as of 2018, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Agency: Tuscarawas County Sheriff's Office
State: OH
City: New Philadelphia
County: Tuscarawas County
Technology: Drones
Vendor: DJI

The Tuscarawas County Sheriff's Office operates one DJI Matrice 210 drone as of 2018, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.

Toledo Police Department Toledo Lucas County OH Drones DJI
The Toledo Police Department operates one DJI Matrice 100 drone as of 2016, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Agency: Toledo Police Department
State: OH
City: Toledo
County: Lucas County
Technology: Drones
Vendor: DJI

The Toledo Police Department operates one DJI Matrice 100 drone as of 2016, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.

Strongsville Police Department Strongsville Cuyahoga County OH Drones
The Strongsville Police Department operates one drone as of 2020, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Agency: Strongsville Police Department
State: OH
City: Strongsville
County: Cuyahoga County
Technology: Drones
Vendor:

The Strongsville Police Department operates one drone as of 2020, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.

Streetsboro Police Department Streetsboro Portage County OH Drones DJI
The Streetsboro Police Department operates one DJI Phantom drone as of 2017, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Agency: Streetsboro Police Department
State: OH
City: Streetsboro
County: Portage County
Technology: Drones
Vendor: DJI

The Streetsboro Police Department operates one DJI Phantom drone as of 2017, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.

Shelby County Sheriff's Office Sidney Shelby County OH Drones
The Shelby County Sheriff's Office operates one drone as of 2015, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Agency: Shelby County Sheriff's Office
State: OH
City: Sidney
County: Shelby County
Technology: Drones
Vendor:

The Shelby County Sheriff's Office operates one drone as of 2015, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.

Sandusky County Sheriff's Office Fremont Sandusky County OH Drones DJI
The Sandusky County Sheriff's Office operates one DJI Mavic drone as of 2019, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Agency: Sandusky County Sheriff's Office
State: OH
City: Fremont
County: Sandusky County
Technology: Drones
Vendor: DJI

The Sandusky County Sheriff's Office operates one DJI Mavic drone as of 2019, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.

Richland County Sheriff's Office Mansfield Richland County OH Drones DJI
The Richland County Sheriff's Office operates one DJI Phantom drone as of 2015, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Agency: Richland County Sheriff's Office
State: OH
City: Mansfield
County: Richland County
Technology: Drones
Vendor: DJI

The Richland County Sheriff's Office operates one DJI Phantom drone as of 2015, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.

Putnam County Sheriff's Office Ottawa Putnam County OH Drones DJI
The Putnam County Sheriff's Office operates one DJI Inspire drone as of 2017, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Agency: Putnam County Sheriff's Office
State: OH
City: Ottawa
County: Putnam County
Technology: Drones
Vendor: DJI

The Putnam County Sheriff's Office operates one DJI Inspire drone as of 2017, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.

Parma Police Department Parma Cuyahoga County OH Drones DJI
The Parma Police Department operates two DJI drones as of 2017, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Agency: Parma Police Department
State: OH
City: Parma
County: Cuyahoga County
Technology: Drones
Vendor: DJI

The Parma Police Department operates two DJI drones as of 2017, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.

Ottawa County Sheriff's Office Port Clinton Ottawa County OH Drones GoPro
The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office operates one GoPro Karma drone as of 2017, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Agency: Ottawa County Sheriff's Office
State: OH
City: Port Clinton
County: Ottawa County
Technology: Drones
Vendor: GoPro

The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office operates one GoPro Karma drone as of 2017, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.

Oregon Police Division Oregon Lucas County OH Drones DJI
The Oregon Police Division operates one DJI Matrice 100 drone as of 2016, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Agency: Oregon Police Division
State: OH
City: Oregon
County: Lucas County
Technology: Drones
Vendor: DJI

The Oregon Police Division operates one DJI Matrice 100 drone as of 2016, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.

Ohio Bureau of Worker's Compensation Columbus Franklin County OH Drones
The Ohio Bureau of Worker's Compensation, Special Investigations Department, Digital Forensics Unit operates one drone as of 2019, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Agency: Ohio Bureau of Worker's Compensation
State: OH
City: Columbus
County: Franklin County
Technology: Drones
Vendor:

The Ohio Bureau of Worker's Compensation, Special Investigations Department, Digital Forensics Unit operates one drone as of 2019, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.

Ohio Attorney General's Office Columbus Franklin County OH Drones
The Ohio Attorney General's Office operates six drones, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Agency: Ohio Attorney General's Office
State: OH
City: Columbus
County: Franklin County
Technology: Drones
Vendor:

The Ohio Attorney General's Office operates six drones, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.

Northwood Police Department Northwood Wood County OH Drones
The Northwood Police Department operates one drone as of 2017, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Agency: Northwood Police Department
State: OH
City: Northwood
County: Wood County
Technology: Drones
Vendor:

The Northwood Police Department operates one drone as of 2017, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.

Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Dayton Montgomery County OH Drones
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office launched a drone program in 2019.
Agency: Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
State: OH
City: Dayton
County: Montgomery County
Technology: Drones
Vendor:

The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office launched a drone program in 2019.

Miami County Sheriff's Office Troy Miami County OH Drones DJI
The Miami County Sheriff's Office operates one DJI Mavic drone as of 2019, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Agency: Miami County Sheriff's Office
State: OH
City: Troy
County: Miami County
Technology: Drones
Vendor: DJI

The Miami County Sheriff's Office operates one DJI Mavic drone as of 2019, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.

Mercer County Sheriff's Office Celina Mercer County OH Drones Yuneec
The Mercer County Sheriff's Office operates one Yuneec Typhoon 4K drone as of 2016, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Agency: Mercer County Sheriff's Office
State: OH
City: Celina
County: Mercer County
Technology: Drones
Vendor: Yuneec

The Mercer County Sheriff's Office operates one Yuneec Typhoon 4K drone as of 2016, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.

Medina County Sheriff's Office Medina Medina County OH Drones
The Medina County Sheriff's Office Office operates one drone as of 2013, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Agency: Medina County Sheriff's Office
State: OH
City: Medina
County: Medina County
Technology: Drones
Vendor:

The Medina County Sheriff's Office Office operates one drone as of 2013, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.

Massillon Police Department Massillon Stark County OH Drones DJI
The Massillon Police Department operates two DJI drones as of 2019, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Agency: Massillon Police Department
State: OH
City: Massillon
County: Stark County
Technology: Drones
Vendor: DJI

The Massillon Police Department operates two DJI drones as of 2019, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.

Mahoning County Sheriff's Office Youngstown Mahoning County OH Drones Yuneec
The Mahoning County Sheriff's Office operates one Yuneec Typhoon H drone as of 2017, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Agency: Mahoning County Sheriff's Office
State: OH
City: Youngstown
County: Mahoning County
Technology: Drones
Vendor: Yuneec

The Mahoning County Sheriff's Office operates one Yuneec Typhoon H drone as of 2017, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.

London Police Department London Madison County OH Drones
The London Police Department operates one drone, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Agency: London Police Department
State: OH
City: London
County: Madison County
Technology: Drones
Vendor:

The London Police Department operates one drone, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.

Logan Police Department Logan Hocking County OH Drones
The Logan Police Department operates one drone as of 2013, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Agency: Logan Police Department
State: OH
City: Logan
County: Hocking County
Technology: Drones
Vendor:

The Logan Police Department operates one drone as of 2013, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.

Licking County Sheriff's Office Newark Licking County OH Drones DJI
The Licking County Sheriff's Office operates one DJI Mavic drone as of 2019, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Agency: Licking County Sheriff's Office
State: OH
City: Newark
County: Licking County
Technology: Drones
Vendor: DJI

The Licking County Sheriff's Office operates one DJI Mavic drone as of 2019, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.

Lake County Public Safety Office Tavares Lake County OH Drones DJI
The Lake County Public Safety Office operates five DJI drones, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Agency: Lake County Public Safety Office
State: OH
City: Tavares
County: Lake County
Technology: Drones
Vendor: DJI

The Lake County Public Safety Office operates five DJI drones, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Steubenville Jefferson County OH Drones DJI
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office operates one DJI Mavic drone as of 2019, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Agency: Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
State: OH
City: Steubenville
County: Jefferson County
Technology: Drones
Vendor: DJI

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office operates one DJI Mavic drone as of 2019, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.

Huron County Sheriff's Office Norwalk Huron County OH Drones DJI
The Huron County Sheriff's Office operates one DJI Mavic drone as of 2017, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Agency: Huron County Sheriff's Office
State: OH
City: Norwalk
County: Huron County
Technology: Drones
Vendor: DJI

The Huron County Sheriff's Office operates one DJI Mavic drone as of 2017, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.

Hilliard Division of Police Hilliard Franklin County OH Drones
The Hillard Division of Police Department operates one drone as of 2019, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Agency: Hilliard Division of Police
State: OH
City: Hilliard
County: Franklin County
Technology: Drones
Vendor:

The Hillard Division of Police Department operates one drone as of 2019, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.

Hamilton County Sheriff's Office Cincinnati Hamilton County OH Drones DJI
The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office operates one DJI Phantom drone as of 2016, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Agency: Hamilton County Sheriff's Office
State: OH
City: Cincinnati
County: Hamilton County
Technology: Drones
Vendor: DJI

The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office operates one DJI Phantom drone as of 2016, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.

Guernsey County Sheriff's Office Cambridge Guernsey County OH Drones Leptron
The Guernsey County Sheriff's Office operates one Leptron RDASS drone as of 2015, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Agency: Guernsey County Sheriff's Office
State: OH
City: Cambridge
County: Guernsey County
Technology: Drones
Vendor: Leptron

The Guernsey County Sheriff's Office operates one Leptron RDASS drone as of 2015, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.

Geauga County Sheriff's Office Chardon Geauga County OH Drones DJI
The Geauga County Sheriff's Office operates two DJI drones as of 2018, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Agency: Geauga County Sheriff's Office
State: OH
City: Chardon
County: Geauga County
Technology: Drones
Vendor: DJI

The Geauga County Sheriff's Office operates two DJI drones as of 2018, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.

Gallia County Sheriff's Office Gallipolis Gallia County OH Drones
The Gallia County Sheriff's Office operates one drone as of 2019, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Agency: Gallia County Sheriff's Office
State: OH
City: Gallipolis
County: Gallia County
Technology: Drones
Vendor:

The Gallia County Sheriff's Office operates one drone as of 2019, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.

Fremont Police Department Fremont Sandusky County OH Drones DJI
The Fremont Police Department operates one DJI Inspire drone as of 2016, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Agency: Fremont Police Department
State: OH
City: Fremont
County: Sandusky County
Technology: Drones
Vendor: DJI

The Fremont Police Department operates one DJI Inspire drone as of 2016, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.

Franklin County Sheriff's Office Columbus Franklin County OH Drones Lockheed Martin, DJI
The Franklin County Sheriff's Office operates three drones as of 2017, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Agency: Franklin County Sheriff's Office
State: OH
City: Columbus
County: Franklin County
Technology: Drones
Vendor: Lockheed Martin, DJI

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office operates three drones as of 2017, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.

Findlay Police Department Findlay Hancock County OH Drones DJI
The Findlay Police Department operates two DJI drones as of 2017, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Agency: Findlay Police Department
State: OH
City: Findlay
County: Hancock County
Technology: Drones
Vendor: DJI

The Findlay Police Department operates two DJI drones as of 2017, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.

Erie County Sheriff's Office Sandusky Erie County OH Drones
The Erie County Sheriff's Office operates one drone as of 2016, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Agency: Erie County Sheriff's Office
State: OH
City: Sandusky
County: Erie County
Technology: Drones
Vendor:

The Erie County Sheriff's Office operates one drone as of 2016, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.

Elyria Police Department Elyria Lorain County OH Drones
The Elyria Police Department operates two drones as of 2019, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Agency: Elyria Police Department
State: OH
City: Elyria
County: Lorain County
Technology: Drones
Vendor:

The Elyria Police Department operates two drones as of 2019, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.

Eastside Departments Group Enforcement South Euclid Cuyahoga County OH Drones
The Eastside Departments Group Enforcement operates one drone as of 2019, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Agency: Eastside Departments Group Enforcement
State: OH
City: South Euclid
County: Cuyahoga County
Technology: Drones
Vendor:

The Eastside Departments Group Enforcement operates one drone as of 2019, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.

Dublin Police Department Dublin Franklin County OH Drones
The Dublin Police Department operates a Drone as First Responder program.
Agency: Dublin Police Department
State: OH
City: Dublin
County: Franklin County
Technology: Drones
Vendor:

The Dublin Police Department operates a Drone as First Responder program.

Darke County Sheriff's Office Greenville Darke County OH Drones DJI
The Darke County Sheriff's Office operates one DJI Inspire drone as of 2015, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Agency: Darke County Sheriff's Office
State: OH
City: Greenville
County: Darke County
Technology: Drones
Vendor: DJI

The Darke County Sheriff's Office operates one DJI Inspire drone as of 2015, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.