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| Maui Police Department | Wailuku | Maui County | HI | Face Recognition | Idemia |
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The Honolulu Police Department and the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center began using face recognition technology in 2014, and expanded its use through all Hawaiian counties in 2015.
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Agency: Maui Police Department State: HI City: Wailuku County: Maui County Technology: Face Recognition Vendor: Idemia The Honolulu Police Department and the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center began using face recognition technology in 2014, and expanded its use through all Hawaiian counties in 2015.
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| Dallas County Sheriff's Office | Adel | Dallas County | IA | Drones | |
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The Dallas 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.
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Agency: Dallas County Sheriff's Office State: IA City: Adel County: Dallas County Technology: Drones Vendor: The Dallas 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.
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| Kossuth County Sheriff's Office | Algona | Kossuth County | IA | Drones | DJI |
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The Kossuth County Sheriff's Office’s Department operates one DJI Phantom drone as of 2016, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
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Agency: Kossuth County Sheriff's Office State: IA City: Algona County: Kossuth County Technology: Drones Vendor: DJI The Kossuth County Sheriff's Office’s Department operates one DJI Phantom drone as of 2016, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
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| Altoona Police Department | Altoona | Polk County | IA | Automated License Plate Readers | Flock Safety |
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As of April 2024, the Altoona Police Department operates 20 Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.
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Agency: Altoona Police Department State: IA City: Altoona County: Polk County Technology: Automated License Plate Readers Vendor: Flock Safety As of April 2024, the Altoona Police Department operates 20 Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.
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| Iowa Department of Transportation | Ames | Story County | IA | Face Recognition | |
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The Iowa Department of Transportation responds to face recognition requests from the FBI’s FACE Services.
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Agency: Iowa Department of Transportation State: IA City: Ames County: Story County Technology: Face Recognition Vendor: The Iowa Department of Transportation responds to face recognition requests from the FBI’s FACE Services.
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| Iowa State University Police Department | Ames | Story County | IA | Body-worn Cameras | |
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| Jones County Sheriff's Office | Anamosa | Jones County | IA | Drones | |
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The Jones 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.
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Agency: Jones County Sheriff's Office State: IA City: Anamosa County: Jones County Technology: Drones Vendor: The Jones 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.
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| Ankeny Police Department | Ankeny | Polk County | IA | Camera Registry | |
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| Ankeny Police Department | Ankeny | Polk County | IA | Automated License Plate Readers | Flock Safety |
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Agency: Ankeny Police Department State: IA City: Ankeny County: Polk County Technology: Automated License Plate Readers Vendor: Flock Safety The Ankeny Police Department uses Flock Safety automated license plate readers. |
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| Boone County Sheriff's Office | Boone | Boone County | IA | Drones | DJI |
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The Boone County Sheriff's Office Department operates two DJI drones as of 2015, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
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Agency: Boone County Sheriff's Office State: IA City: Boone County: Boone County Technology: Drones Vendor: DJI The Boone County Sheriff's Office Department operates two DJI drones as of 2015, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
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| Camanche Police Department | Camanche | Clinton County | IA | Automated License Plate Readers | Flock Safety |
| The Camanche Police Department uses Flock Safety automated license plate readers.. | |||||
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Agency: Camanche Police Department State: IA City: Camanche County: Clinton County Technology: Automated License Plate Readers Vendor: Flock Safety The Camanche Police Department uses Flock Safety automated license plate readers.. |
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| Carlisle Police Department | Carlisle | Warren County | IA | Automated License Plate Readers | Flock Safety |
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Agency: Carlisle Police Department State: IA City: Carlisle County: Warren County Technology: Automated License Plate Readers Vendor: Flock Safety The Carlisle Police Department uses Flock Safety automated license plate readers. |
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| Carroll County Sheriff's Office | Carroll | Carroll County | IA | Drones | |
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The Carroll 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.
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Agency: Carroll County Sheriff's Office State: IA City: Carroll County: Carroll County Technology: Drones Vendor: The Carroll 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.
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| Carter Lake Police Department | Carter Lake | Pottawattamie County | IA | Automated License Plate Readers | Flock Safety |
| The Clinton Carter Lake Police Department uses Flock Safety automated license plate readers.. | |||||
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Agency: Carter Lake Police Department State: IA City: Carter Lake County: Pottawattamie County Technology: Automated License Plate Readers Vendor: Flock Safety The Clinton Carter Lake Police Department uses Flock Safety automated license plate readers.. |
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| Cedar Rapids Police Department | Cedar Rapids | Linn County | IA | Body-worn Cameras | |
| The U.S. Department of Justice awarded $96,800 to the Cedar Rapids Police Department in 2016 as part of the Bureau of Justice Assistance's body-worn camera grant program. | |||||
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Agency: Cedar Rapids Police Department State: IA City: Cedar Rapids County: Linn County Technology: Body-worn Cameras Vendor: The U.S. Department of Justice awarded $96,800 to the Cedar Rapids Police Department in 2016 as part of the Bureau of Justice Assistance's body-worn camera grant program. |
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| Cedar Rapids Police Department | Cedar Rapids | Linn County | IA | Automated License Plate Readers | Flock Safety |
| The Cedar Rapids Police Department installed 70 stationary automated license plate readers in March 2025 as part of a $499,250, two-year contract with Flock Safety. | |||||
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Agency: Cedar Rapids Police Department State: IA City: Cedar Rapids County: Linn County Technology: Automated License Plate Readers Vendor: Flock Safety The Cedar Rapids Police Department installed 70 stationary automated license plate readers in March 2025 as part of a $499,250, two-year contract with Flock Safety. |
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| Floyd County Sheriff's Department | Charles City | Floyd County | IA | Body-worn Cameras | |
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The Floyd County Sheriff's Department purchased 10 cameras in 2015.
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| Clinton Police Department | Clinton | Clinton County | IA | Body-worn Cameras | Axon |
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The Clinton Police Department began using Axon body-worn cameras in February 2018, spending $200,000 over five years for cameras and Tasers.
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Agency: Clinton Police Department State: IA City: Clinton County: Clinton County Technology: Body-worn Cameras Vendor: Axon The Clinton Police Department began using Axon body-worn cameras in February 2018, spending $200,000 over five years for cameras and Tasers.
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| Clinton Community School District | Clinton | Clinton County | IA | Body-worn Cameras | Axon |
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Clinton Community School District uses Axon body-worn cameras.
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Agency: Clinton Community School District State: IA City: Clinton County: Clinton County Technology: Body-worn Cameras Vendor: Axon Clinton Community School District uses Axon body-worn cameras.
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| Clinton Police Department | Clinton | Clinton County | IA | Automated License Plate Readers | Flock Safety |
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As of April 2024, the Clinton Police Department operates eight Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.
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Agency: Clinton Police Department State: IA City: Clinton County: Clinton County Technology: Automated License Plate Readers Vendor: Flock Safety As of April 2024, the Clinton Police Department operates eight Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.
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| Clive Police Department | Clive | Polk County | IA | Automated License Plate Readers | Flock Safety |
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As of April 2024, the Clive Police Department operates 20 Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.
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Agency: Clive Police Department State: IA City: Clive County: Polk County Technology: Automated License Plate Readers Vendor: Flock Safety As of April 2024, the Clive Police Department operates 20 Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.
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| Coralville Police Department | Coralville | Johnson County | IA | Body-worn Cameras | |
| The Coralville Police Department has been using body-worn cameras since at least 2015. | |||||
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Agency: Coralville Police Department State: IA City: Coralville County: Johnson County Technology: Body-worn Cameras Vendor: The Coralville Police Department has been using body-worn cameras since at least 2015. |
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| Council Bluffs Police Department | Council Bluffs | Pottawattamie County | IA | Drones | DJI |
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The Council Bluffs Police Department operates one DJI Mavic drone as of 2019, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
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Agency: Council Bluffs Police Department State: IA City: Council Bluffs County: Pottawattamie County Technology: Drones Vendor: DJI The Council Bluffs Police Department operates one DJI Mavic drone as of 2019, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
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| Council Bluffs Police Department | Council Bluffs | Pottawattamie County | IA | Automated License Plate Readers | Flock Safety |
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As of April 2024, the Council Bluffs Police Department operates 25 Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.
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Agency: Council Bluffs Police Department State: IA City: Council Bluffs County: Pottawattamie County Technology: Automated License Plate Readers Vendor: Flock Safety As of April 2024, the Council Bluffs Police Department operates 25 Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.
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| Scott County Sheriff's Office | Davenport | Scott County | IA | Drones | DJI |
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The Quad City Bomb Squad operates one DJI Mavic drone as of 2017, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College. The bomb squad is made of officers from the Rock Island County, Illinois Sheriff's Office and the Scott County, Iowa Sheriff's Office.
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Agency: Scott County Sheriff's Office State: IA City: Davenport County: Scott County Technology: Drones Vendor: DJI The Quad City Bomb Squad operates one DJI Mavic drone as of 2017, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College. The bomb squad is made of officers from the Rock Island County, Illinois Sheriff's Office and the Scott County, Iowa Sheriff's Office.
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| Davenport Police Department | Davenport | Scott County | IA | Automated License Plate Readers | |
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The Davenport Police Department began using automated license plate readers in 2019 and spent $200,000 to expand the program in May 2020.
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Agency: Davenport Police Department State: IA City: Davenport County: Scott County Technology: Automated License Plate Readers Vendor: The Davenport Police Department began using automated license plate readers in 2019 and spent $200,000 to expand the program in May 2020.
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| Davenport Police Department | Davenport | Scott County | IA | Body-worn Cameras | Axon |
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The Davenport Police Department obtained 150 Axon body-worn cameras in 2018.
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Agency: Davenport Police Department State: IA City: Davenport County: Scott County Technology: Body-worn Cameras Vendor: Axon The Davenport Police Department obtained 150 Axon body-worn cameras in 2018.
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| Des Moines Police Department | Des Moines | Polk County, Warren County | IA | Body-worn Cameras | WatchGuard |
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The Des Moines Police Department obtained body-worn cameras in 2017.
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| Des Moines Police Department | Des Moines | Polk County, Warren County | IA | Drones | |
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The Des Moines Police Department operates one drone, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
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Agency: Des Moines Police Department State: IA City: Des Moines County: Polk County, Warren County Technology: Drones Vendor: The Des Moines Police Department operates one drone, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
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| Iowa Intelligence Fusion Center | Des Moines | Polk County, Warren County | IA | Fusion Center | |
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The Iowa Intelligence 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.
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Agency: Iowa Intelligence Fusion Center State: IA City: Des Moines County: Polk County, Warren County Technology: Fusion Center Vendor: The Iowa Intelligence 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.
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| Des Moines Police Department | Des Moines | Polk County, Warren County | IA | Camera Registry | |
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| Des Moines Police Department | Des Moines | Polk County | IA | Automated License Plate Readers | |
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The Des Moines Police Department has used automated license plate readers since at least 2017.
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| Iowa Department of Public Safety | Des Moines | Des Moines County | IA | Cell-site Simulator | |
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The Iowa Department of Public Safety intended to enter into a three-year contract for at least one cell-site simulator in 2021.
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Agency: Iowa Department of Public Safety State: IA City: Des Moines County: Des Moines County Technology: Cell-site Simulator Vendor: The Iowa Department of Public Safety intended to enter into a three-year contract for at least one cell-site simulator in 2021.
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| Polk County Sheriff's Office | Des Moines | Polk County | IA | Third-party Investigative Platforms | ShadowDragon |
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| Dubuque Police Department | Dubuque | Dubuque County | IA | Body-worn Cameras | |
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| Dubuque County Sheriff's Office | Dubuque | Dubuque County | IA | Body-worn Cameras | |
| The U.S. Department of Justice awarded $57,242 to the Dubuque County Sheriff's Office in 2018 as part of the Bureau of Justice Assistance's body-worn camera grant program. | |||||
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| Dubuque Police Department | Dubuque | Dubuque County | IA | Drones | DJI |
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The Dubuque Police Department operates one DJI Inspire drone as of 2017, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
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| Dubuque Police Department | Dubuque | Dubuque County | IA | Automated License Plate Readers | Flock Safety |
| The Dubuque Police Department operates 22 Flock Safety automated license plate readers and other cameras as of June 2025. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days. | |||||
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| Eldridge Police Department | Eldridge | Scott County | IA | Face Recognition | Clearview AI |
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The Eldridge Police Department uses Clearview AI at a cost of around $3,500 per year.
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| Estherville Police Department | Estherville | Emmet County | IA | Body-worn Cameras | |
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The Estherville Police Department received a Small, Rural, and Tribal Body-Worn Camera Program grant for $8,806.82 for 11 body-worn cameras in 2023.
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Agency: Estherville Police Department State: IA City: Estherville County: Emmet County Technology: Body-worn Cameras Vendor: The Estherville Police Department received a Small, Rural, and Tribal Body-Worn Camera Program grant for $8,806.82 for 11 body-worn cameras in 2023.
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| Jefferson County Sheriff's Office | Fairfield | Jefferson County | IA | Drones | |
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The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office operates one drone as of 2018, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
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| Webster County Sheriff's Office | Fort Dodge | Webster County | IA | Body-worn Cameras | |
| The U.S. Department of Justice awarded $9,240 to the Webster County Sheriff's Office in 2016 as part of the Bureau of Justice Assistance's body-worn camera grant program. | |||||
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Agency: Webster County Sheriff's Office State: IA City: Fort Dodge County: Webster County Technology: Body-worn Cameras Vendor: The U.S. Department of Justice awarded $9,240 to the Webster County Sheriff's Office in 2016 as part of the Bureau of Justice Assistance's body-worn camera grant program. |
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| Fort Madison Police Department | Fort Madison | Lee County | IA | Body-worn Cameras | |
| Fort Madison Police Department received $44,000 to purchase 22 body-worn cameras through the Small, Rural and Tribal Body-Worn Camera program in 2024. | |||||
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Agency: Fort Madison Police Department State: IA City: Fort Madison County: Lee County Technology: Body-worn Cameras Vendor: Fort Madison Police Department received $44,000 to purchase 22 body-worn cameras through the Small, Rural and Tribal Body-Worn Camera program in 2024. |
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| Glenwood Police Department | Glenwood | Mills County | IA | Automated License Plate Readers | Flock Safety |
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Agency: Glenwood Police Department State: IA City: Glenwood County: Mills County Technology: Automated License Plate Readers Vendor: Flock Safety The Glenwood Police Department uses Flock Safety automated license plate readers.. |
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| Polk County Conservation Police Department | Granger | Dallas County | IA | Automated License Plate Readers | Flock Safety |
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Agency: Polk County Conservation Police Department State: IA City: Granger County: Dallas County Technology: Automated License Plate Readers Vendor: Flock Safety The Polk County Conservation Police Department uses Flock Safety automated license plate readers.. |
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| Woodbury County Sheriff's Office | Hornick | Woodbury County | IA | Drones | |
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The Woodbury County Sheriff's Office operates one drone, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
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| University of Iowa Department of Public Safety | Iowa City | Johnson County | IA | Body-worn Cameras | Vievu |
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The University of Iowa Department of Public Safety began using Vievu body-worn cameras in 2011.
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| University of Iowa Parking and Transportation | Iowa City | Johnson County | IA | Automated License Plate Readers | |
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| Iowa City Police Department | Iowa City | Johnson County | IA | Camera Registry | |
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| Iowa City Police Department | Iowa City | Johnson County | IA | Body-worn Cameras | |
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| Johnson County Sheriff's Office | Iowa City | Johnson County | IA | Camera Registry | |
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| Johnson County Sheriff's Office | Iowa City | Johnson County | IA | Body-worn Cameras | |
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| University of Iowa Police Department | Iowa City | Johnson County | IA | Automated License Plate Readers | Flock Safety |
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As of April 2024, the University of Iowa Police Department operates 30 Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.
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| Johnston Police Department | Johnston | Polk County | IA | Automated License Plate Readers | Flock Safety |
| The Johnston Police Department operates 11 Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of June 2025. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days. | |||||
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Agency: Johnston Police Department State: IA City: Johnston County: Polk County Technology: Automated License Plate Readers Vendor: Flock Safety The Johnston Police Department operates 11 Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of June 2025. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days. |
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| Van Buren County Sheriff's Office | Keosauqua | Van Buren County | IA | Body-worn Cameras | |
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| Knoxville Police Department | Knoxville | Marion County | IA | Camera Registry | |
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| Le Mars Police Department | Le Mars | Plymouth County | IA | Body-worn Cameras | |
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The Le Mars Police Department received a Small, Rural, and Tribal Body-Worn Camera Program grant for $7,670 for 10 body-worn cameras in 2023.
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| Plymouth County Sheriff's Office | Le Mars | Plymouth County | IA | Body-worn Cameras | Coban |
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The Plymouth County Sheriff's Office uses Coban Focus X2 body-worn cameras.
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| Iowa State Patrol | Lewis | Cass County | IA | Drones | DJI |
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The Iowa State Patrol operates nine DJI drones as of 2020, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
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| Marion Police Department | Marion | Linn County | IA | Body-worn Cameras | Axon |
| The Marion Police Department began using Axon body-worn cameras in 2019, but had been using BWCs previously for more than decade. | |||||
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Agency: Marion Police Department State: IA City: Marion County: Linn County Technology: Body-worn Cameras Vendor: Axon The Marion Police Department began using Axon body-worn cameras in 2019, but had been using BWCs previously for more than decade. |
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| Marshalltown Police Department | Marshalltown | Marshall County | IA | Automated License Plate Readers | Flock Safety |
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| Monroe Police Department | Monroe | Jasper County | IA | Body-worn Cameras | |
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The Monroe Police Department received $1,980 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance to purchase 4 body-worn cameras through the 2022 Small, Rural, Tribal BWC Microgrant program.
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| Lee County Sheriff's Office | Montrose | Lee County | IA | Body-worn Cameras | |
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The Lee County Sheriff's Office received a Small, Rural, and Tribal Body-Worn Camera Program grant for $18,000 for 5 body-worn cameras in 2023.
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| Mount Vernon Police Department | Mount Vernon | Linn County | IA | Body-worn Cameras | |
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The Mount Vernon Police Department received a Small, Rural and Tribal Body-Worn Camera Program grant for $6,950 for 8 body-worn cameras in 2023.
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Agency: Mount Vernon Police Department State: IA City: Mount Vernon County: Linn County Technology: Body-worn Cameras Vendor: The Mount Vernon Police Department received a Small, Rural and Tribal Body-Worn Camera Program grant for $6,950 for 8 body-worn cameras in 2023.
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| Chickasaw County Sheriff's Office | New Hampton | Chickasaw County | IA | Drones | |
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The Chickasaw 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.
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Agency: Chickasaw County Sheriff's Office State: IA City: New Hampton County: Chickasaw County Technology: Drones Vendor: The Chickasaw 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.
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| Newton Police Department | Newton | Jasper County | IA | Automated License Plate Readers | Flock Safety |
| The Newton Police Department uses Flock Safety automated license plate readers.. | |||||
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| North Liberty Police Department | North Liberty | Johnson County | IA | Body-worn Cameras | |
| The U.S. Department of Justice awarded $14,910 to the North Liberty Police Department in 2016 as part of the Bureau of Justice Assistance's body-worn camera grant program. | |||||
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Agency: North Liberty Police Department State: IA City: North Liberty County: Johnson County Technology: Body-worn Cameras Vendor: The U.S. Department of Justice awarded $14,910 to the North Liberty Police Department in 2016 as part of the Bureau of Justice Assistance's body-worn camera grant program. |
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| North Liberty Police Department | North Liberty | Johnson County | IA | Body-worn Cameras | |
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| North Liberty Police Department | North Liberty | Johnson County | IA | Automated License Plate Readers | Flock Safety |
| The North Liberty Police Department installed Flock Safety automated license plate readers in January 2025. | |||||
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Agency: North Liberty Police Department State: IA City: North Liberty County: Johnson County Technology: Automated License Plate Readers Vendor: Flock Safety The North Liberty Police Department installed Flock Safety automated license plate readers in January 2025. |
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| Monona County Sheriff's Office | Onawa | Monona County | IA | Drones | |
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The Monona County Sheriff's Office operates one drone as of 2017, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
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Agency: Monona County Sheriff's Office State: IA City: Onawa County: Monona County Technology: Drones Vendor: The Monona County Sheriff's Office operates one drone as of 2017, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
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| Sioux County Sheriff's Office | Orange City | Sioux County | IA | Drones | DJI |
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The Sioux County Sheriff's Office operates two DJI drones as of 2017, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
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Agency: Sioux County Sheriff's Office State: IA City: Orange City County: Sioux County Technology: Drones Vendor: DJI The Sioux County Sheriff's Office operates two DJI drones as of 2017, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
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| Ottumwa Police Department | Ottumwa | Wapello County | IA | Body-worn Cameras | |
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The Ottumwa Police Department received a Small, Rural and Tribal Body-Worn Camera Program grant for $21,930 for 40 body-worn cameras in 2023.
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Agency: Ottumwa Police Department State: IA City: Ottumwa County: Wapello County Technology: Body-worn Cameras Vendor: The Ottumwa Police Department received a Small, Rural and Tribal Body-Worn Camera Program grant for $21,930 for 40 body-worn cameras in 2023.
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| Pleasantville Police Department | Pleasantville | Marion County | IA | Body-worn Cameras | |
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The Pleasantville Police Department received a Small, Rural and Tribal Body-Worn Camera Program grant for $7,474 for 4 body-worn cameras in 2023.
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Agency: Pleasantville Police Department State: IA City: Pleasantville County: Marion County Technology: Body-worn Cameras Vendor: The Pleasantville Police Department received a Small, Rural and Tribal Body-Worn Camera Program grant for $7,474 for 4 body-worn cameras in 2023.
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| Sioux City Police Department | Sioux City | Woodbury County | IA | Drones | |
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The Sioux City Police Department operates one drone, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
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Agency: Sioux City Police Department State: IA City: Sioux City County: Woodbury County Technology: Drones Vendor: The Sioux City Police Department operates one drone, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
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| Sioux City Police Department | Sioux City | Woodbury County | IA | Automated License Plate Readers | Flock Safety |
| The Sioux City Police Department purchased.seven automated license plate reader for the city. Seven ALPRs are for Woodbury County while five ALPRs are for the Tri-State Drug Task Force. | |||||
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Agency: Sioux City Police Department State: IA City: Sioux City County: Woodbury County Technology: Automated License Plate Readers Vendor: Flock Safety The Sioux City Police Department purchased.seven automated license plate reader for the city. Seven ALPRs are for Woodbury County while five ALPRs are for the Tri-State Drug Task Force. |
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| Sioux City Police Department | Sioux City | Woodbury County | IA | Automated License Plate Readers | Flock Safety |
| The Sioux City Police Department operates seven Flock Safety automated license plate readers. | |||||
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Agency: Sioux City Police Department State: IA City: Sioux City County: Woodbury County Technology: Automated License Plate Readers Vendor: Flock Safety The Sioux City Police Department operates seven Flock Safety automated license plate readers. |
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| Woodbury County Sheriff's Office | Sioux City | Woodbury County | IA | Automated License Plate Readers | Flock Safety |
| The Woodbury County Sheriff's Office operates seven Flock Safety automated license plate readers. | |||||
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Agency: Woodbury County Sheriff's Office State: IA City: Sioux City County: Woodbury County Technology: Automated License Plate Readers Vendor: Flock Safety The Woodbury County Sheriff's Office operates seven Flock Safety automated license plate readers. |
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| South Sioux City Police Department | Sioux City | Woodbury County | IA | Body-worn Cameras | |
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| Tri-State Drug Task Force | Sioux City | Woodbury County | IA | Automated License Plate Readers | Flock Safety |
| The Tri-State Drug Task Force operates five Flock Safety automated license plate readers. | |||||
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| Storm Lake Police Department | Storm Lake | Buena Vista County | IA | Camera Registry | |
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| Buena Vista County Sheriff's Office | Storm Lake | Buena Vista County | IA | Drones | |
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The Buena Vista County Sheriff's Office operates one drone as of 2018, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
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| Storm Lake Police Department | Storm Lake | Buena Vista County | IA | Drones | |
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The Storm Lake Police Department operates one drone as of 2018, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
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Agency: Storm Lake Police Department State: IA City: Storm Lake County: Buena Vista County Technology: Drones Vendor: The Storm Lake Police Department operates one drone as of 2018, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
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| Storm Lake Police Department | Storm Lake | Buena Vista County | IA | Automated License Plate Readers | Flock Safety |
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| Meskwaki Nation Police Department | Tama | Tama County | IA | Body-worn Cameras | Axon |
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| Urbandale Police Department | Urbandale | Polk County | IA | Automated License Plate Readers | Flock Safety |
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As of April 2024, the Urbandale Police Department operates 21 Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.
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Agency: Urbandale Police Department State: IA City: Urbandale County: Polk County Technology: Automated License Plate Readers Vendor: Flock Safety As of April 2024, the Urbandale Police Department operates 21 Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.
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| Black Hawk County Sheriff's Office | Waterloo | Black Hawk County | IA | Body-worn Cameras | Wolfcom |
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In 2018, the Black Hawk County Sheriff's Office bought 34 Wolfcom body-worn cameras.
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| Waukee Police Department | Waukee | Dallas County | IA | Automated License Plate Readers | Flock Safety |
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| Allamakee County Sheriff's Office | Waukon | Allamakee County | IA | Drones | DJI |
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The Allamakee 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.
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| West Des Moines Police Department | West Des Moines | Polk County | IA | Automated License Plate Readers | Flock Safety |
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As of April 2024, the West Des Moines Police Department operates 56 Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.
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Agency: West Des Moines Police Department State: IA City: West Des Moines County: Polk County Technology: Automated License Plate Readers Vendor: Flock Safety As of April 2024, the West Des Moines Police Department operates 56 Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.
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| Fayette County Sheriff's Office | West Union | Fayette County | IA | Drones | GoPro |
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The Fayette 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.
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| Windsor Heights Police Department | Windsor Heights | Polk County | IA | Body-worn Cameras | |
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The Windsor Heights Police Department received $8,635 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance to purchase 9 body-worn cameras through the 2022 Small, Rural, Tribal BWC Microgrant program.
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| Power County Sheriff's Office | American Falls | Power County | ID | Drones | |
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The Power County Sheriff's Office operates one drone, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
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| Bellevue Marshall's Office | Bellevue | Blaine County | ID | Automated License Plate Readers | Flock Safety |
| The Bellevue Marshall's Office received approval to install two Flock Safety automated license plate readers in March 2025. The agency's program costs $13,300 for two years of equipment and operation. | |||||
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| Bellevue Marshal's Office | Bellevue | Blaine County | ID | Automated License Plate Readers | Flock Safety |
| The Bellevue Marshall's Office has two Flock Safety automated license plate readers, costing $13,300 for two years of equipment and operation. | |||||
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Agency: Bellevue Marshal's Office State: ID City: Bellevue County: Blaine County Technology: Automated License Plate Readers Vendor: Flock Safety The Bellevue Marshall's Office has two Flock Safety automated license plate readers, costing $13,300 for two years of equipment and operation. |
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| Ada County Sheriff's Office | Boise | Ada County | ID | Drones | DJI |
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The Ada County Sheriff's Office operated DJI drones as of 2017, upgrading them as recently as 2019.
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| Boise Police Department | Boise | Ada County | ID | Drones | DJI |
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The Boise Police Department operates four DJI drones as of 2018, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
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Agency: Boise Police Department State: ID City: Boise County: Ada County Technology: Drones Vendor: DJI The Boise Police Department operates four DJI drones as of 2018, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
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| Bonners Ferry Police Department | Bonners Ferry | Boundary County | ID | Body-worn Cameras | |
| The Bonners Ferry Police Department spent approximately $26,000 on body-worn cameras in 2023. | |||||
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| Caldwell Police Department | Caldwell | Canyon County | ID | Drones | DJI |
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The Caldwell Police Department operates five DJI drones as of 2019, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
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| Canyon County Sheriff's Office | Caldwell | Canyon County | ID | Drones | Draganfly Innovations |
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The Canyon County Sheriff's Office's Department operates one Draganfly Innovations Draganflyer X6 drone as of 2012, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
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| Caldwell Police Department | Caldwell | Canyon County | ID | Gunshot Detection | Flock Safety |
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The Caldwell Police Department uses Flock Safety Raven gunshot detection technology
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