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Agency City County State Technology Vendor
Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office CA Cell-site Simulator
The Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office is an operator and end-user of cellular communications interception technology.
Agency: Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office
State: CA
City:
County:
Technology: Cell-site Simulator
Vendor:

The Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office is an operator and end-user of cellular communications interception technology.

Riverside County Sheriff's Office Riverside Riverside County CA Cell-site Simulator Nyxcell
The Riverside County Sheriff's Office purchased a Nyxcell cell-site simulator for $118,800 in 2023.
Agency: Riverside County Sheriff's Office
State: CA
City: Riverside
County: Riverside County
Technology: Cell-site Simulator
Vendor: Nyxcell

The Riverside County Sheriff's Office purchased a Nyxcell cell-site simulator for $118,800 in 2023.

Orange County Sheriff's Department Santa Ana Orange County CA Cell-site Simulator
The Orange County Sheriff's Department uses a cell-site simulator.
Agency: Orange County Sheriff's Department
State: CA
City: Santa Ana
County: Orange County
Technology: Cell-site Simulator
Vendor:

The Orange County Sheriff's Department uses a cell-site simulator.

Kern County Sheriff's Department Bakersfield Kern County CA Cell-site Simulator
The Kern County Sheriff's Office operates a cell-site simulator
Agency: Kern County Sheriff's Department
State: CA
City: Bakersfield
County: Kern County
Technology: Cell-site Simulator
Vendor:

The Kern County Sheriff's Office operates a cell-site simulator

Pasadena Police Department Pasadena Los Angeles County CA Cell-site Simulator
The Pasadena Police Department used its cell-site simulator 38 times in 2024.
Agency: Pasadena Police Department
State: CA
City: Pasadena
County: Los Angeles County
Technology: Cell-site Simulator
Vendor:

The Pasadena Police Department used its cell-site simulator 38 times in 2024.

Long Beach Police Department Long Beach Los Angeles County CA Cell-site Simulator Jacobs Technology
The Long Beach Police Department has a cell-site simulator. The department replaced their Harris Corporation device with one from KeyW, which has been acquired by Jacobs Technology.
Agency: Long Beach Police Department
State: CA
City: Long Beach
County: Los Angeles County
Technology: Cell-site Simulator
Vendor: Jacobs Technology

The Long Beach Police Department has a cell-site simulator. The department replaced their Harris Corporation device with one from KeyW, which has been acquired by Jacobs Technology.

Alameda County District Attorney's Office Oakland Alameda County CA Cell-site Simulator
The Alameda County District Attorney's Office maintains a cell-site simulator, which shares with other agencies such as the Oakland Police Department and Fremont Police Department.
Agency: Alameda County District Attorney's Office
State: CA
City: Oakland
County: Alameda County
Technology: Cell-site Simulator
Vendor:

The Alameda County District Attorney's Office maintains a cell-site simulator, which shares with other agencies such as the Oakland Police Department and Fremont Police Department.

Fontana Police Department Fontana San Bernardino County CA Cell-site Simulator Jacobs Technology
The Fontana Police Department acquired two cell-site simulator vehicles from Jacobs Technology in December 2023.
Agency: Fontana Police Department
State: CA
City: Fontana
County: San Bernardino County
Technology: Cell-site Simulator
Vendor: Jacobs Technology

The Fontana Police Department acquired two cell-site simulator vehicles from Jacobs Technology in December 2023.

Vallejo Police Department Vallejo Solano County CA Cell-site Simulator Jacobs Technology
The Vallejo Police Department purchased a cell-site simulator for $766,018 from KeyW, which has been acquired by Jacobs Technology, in March 2020.
Agency: Vallejo Police Department
State: CA
City: Vallejo
County: Solano County
Technology: Cell-site Simulator
Vendor: Jacobs Technology

The Vallejo Police Department purchased a cell-site simulator for $766,018 from KeyW, which has been acquired by Jacobs Technology, in March 2020.

Ventura County Sheriff's Department Ventura Ventura County CA Cell-site Simulator
The Ventura County Sheriff's Department received approval to purchase an Octasic Nyxell cell-site simulator system for $1,125,000 in June 2023. Previously, the agency acquired cell-site simulator technology in 2011, according data compiled by Kevin Collier for Vocativ.
Agency: Ventura County Sheriff's Department
State: CA
City: Ventura
County: Ventura County
Technology: Cell-site Simulator
Vendor:

The Ventura County Sheriff's Department received approval to purchase an Octasic Nyxell cell-site simulator system for $1,125,000 in June 2023. Previously, the agency acquired cell-site simulator technology in 2011, according data compiled by Kevin Collier for Vocativ.

San Jose Police Department San Jose Santa Clara County CA Cell-site Simulator
The San Jose Police Department acquired cell-site simulator technology in 2013, according data compiled by Kevin Collier for Vocativ.
Agency: San Jose Police Department
State: CA
City: San Jose
County: Santa Clara County
Technology: Cell-site Simulator
Vendor:

The San Jose Police Department acquired cell-site simulator technology in 2013, according data compiled by Kevin Collier for Vocativ.

San Diego Police Department San Diego San Diego County CA Cell-site Simulator
The San Diego Police Department acquired cell-site simulator technology in 2010, according data compiled by Kevin Collier for Vocativ.
Agency: San Diego Police Department
State: CA
City: San Diego
County: San Diego County
Technology: Cell-site Simulator
Vendor:

The San Diego Police Department acquired cell-site simulator technology in 2010, according data compiled by Kevin Collier for Vocativ.

San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department San Bernardino San Bernardino County CA Cell-site Simulator Tactical Support Equipment
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department has used cell-site simulators since 2006. In 2019, the agency replaced its Harris Corp. device with one from Tactical Support Equipment.
Agency: San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department
State: CA
City: San Bernardino
County: San Bernardino County
Technology: Cell-site Simulator
Vendor: Tactical Support Equipment

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department has used cell-site simulators since 2006. In 2019, the agency replaced its Harris Corp. device with one from Tactical Support Equipment.

Sacramento County Sheriff's Department Sacramento Sacramento County CA Cell-site Simulator
The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office acquired cell-site simulator technology in 2014, according data compiled by Kevin Collier for Vocativ.
Agency: Sacramento County Sheriff's Department
State: CA
City: Sacramento
County: Sacramento County
Technology: Cell-site Simulator
Vendor:

The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office acquired cell-site simulator technology in 2014, according data compiled by Kevin Collier for Vocativ.

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Los Angeles Los Angeles County CA Cell-site Simulator
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has a cell-site simulator, according to July 2025 records
Agency: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
State: CA
City: Los Angeles
County: Los Angeles County
Technology: Cell-site Simulator
Vendor:

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has a cell-site simulator, according to July 2025 records

Los Angeles Police Department Los Angeles Los Angeles County CA Cell-site Simulator Digital Receiver Technology
The Los Angeles Police Department acquired a cell-site simulator from Digital Receiver Technology in 2005, according to data compiled by Kevin Collier for Vocativ. In 2010, LAPD acquired a Stingray II cell-site simulator from Harris Corp.
Agency: Los Angeles Police Department
State: CA
City: Los Angeles
County: Los Angeles County
Technology: Cell-site Simulator
Vendor: Digital Receiver Technology

The Los Angeles Police Department acquired a cell-site simulator from Digital Receiver Technology in 2005, according to data compiled by Kevin Collier for Vocativ. In 2010, LAPD acquired a Stingray II cell-site simulator from Harris Corp.

California Department of Justice Sacramento Sacramento County CA Cell-site Simulator
The California Department of Justice acquired cell-site simulator technology in 2012, according data compiled by Kevin Collier for Vocativ.
Agency: California Department of Justice
State: CA
City: Sacramento
County: Sacramento County
Technology: Cell-site Simulator
Vendor:

The California Department of Justice acquired cell-site simulator technology in 2012, according data compiled by Kevin Collier for Vocativ.

Anaheim Police Department Anaheim Orange County CA Cell-site Simulator Tactical Support Equipment
The Anaheim Police Department purchased a cell-site simulator from Tactical Support Equipment in 2020. Previously, APD used CSSs from Harris Corporation, Digital Receiver Technologies, and KeyW, which is now Jacobs Technology.
Agency: Anaheim Police Department
State: CA
City: Anaheim
County: Orange County
Technology: Cell-site Simulator
Vendor: Tactical Support Equipment

The Anaheim Police Department purchased a cell-site simulator from Tactical Support Equipment in 2020. Previously, APD used CSSs from Harris Corporation, Digital Receiver Technologies, and KeyW, which is now Jacobs Technology.