Maricopa County
County record. Includes every city and agency within Maricopa County.
Technology presence
What these categories mean
- ALPR
- Automated license plate readers (ALPR): camera systems that automatically capture, read, and log vehicle license plates with location and time, producing a searchable record of vehicle movements.
- Fixed cameras & RTCC
- Agency-operated fixed video cameras and the real-time crime centers (RTCC) that aggregate live and recorded feeds for monitoring. Extends the Electronic Frontier Foundation's Atlas, which enumerates real-time crime centers and camera registries but not standalone fixed-camera estates.
- Face recognition
- Software that matches faces in images or video against a reference database to identify or verify individuals.
- Drones / UAS
- Uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), commonly called drones, operated by an agency for overhead observation, imaging, or sensing.
- Gunshot detection
- Networks of acoustic sensors that detect and locate suspected gunfire and alert an agency.
- Body-worn & dashcam
- Officer body-worn and in-vehicle dashboard cameras that record encounters; public access to the footage is frequently restricted.
- Doorbell & camera registry
- Programs that give an agency access to privately owned camera footage: doorbell-camera partnerships, citizen camera registries, and private-camera integration platforms.
- Cell-site simulators
- Devices that mimic cell towers to locate or identify nearby mobile phones. They are often called Stingrays, or IMSI catchers after the international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI) number that identifies each phone on a network. Adjacent: communications surveillance outside the visual/sensor core.
- Predictive policing
- Software that forecasts where crime may occur or who may be involved, to direct policing. Adjacent: analytics rather than a sensing deployment.
- Social-media monitoring
- Tools that collect and analyze public social-media activity for an agency. Adjacent: open-source/communications monitoring outside the visual/sensor core.
The record, by agency
Peoria Police Department
The Peoria Police Department has had drones since at least 2020 and plan to launch a Drone as First Responder (DFR) program in 2025.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): City of PeoriaAZMirrorCitizen Portal
The Peoria Police Department has installed 114 Flock Safety automated license plate readers, according to data obtained in July 2025.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Muckrock
The Peoria Police Department has a real crime crime center. The agency received a $2.6 million grant from the state to install the RTCC.
The Peoria Police Department has 179 Axon body-worn cameras as of 2019.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): AZ CentralDaily IndependentPeoria Police Department
The Peoria Police Department operates a camera registry through its Connect Peoria program.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Peoria Police Department
Scottsdale Police Department
The Scottsdale Police Department operates 84 Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025. Previously SPD had also used Vigilant Solutions ALPR technology.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police DepartmentAZMirror
The Scottsdale Police Department operated more than 20 drones as of 2024. The agency spent over $300,000 to purchase an Aerodome robotic aircraft equipped with technology from Flock Safety. It will launch remotely in response to emergencies.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Arizona MirrorScottsdale IndependentCenter for the Study of the Drone at Bard College
The Scottsdale Police Department acquired cell-site simulator technology from Jacobs Technology in 2021.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): City of ScottsdaleVocativKevin Collier
The Scottsdale Police Department launched a real-time crime center in 2021.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Real Time SymposiumCity of Scottsdale
The Scottsdale Police Department uses body-worn cameras.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): ABC 15
The Scottsdale Police Departmet maintains a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): City of Scottsdale
Gilbert Police Department
The Gilbert Police Department operates 25 Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department
The Gilbert Police Department has a drone program.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Gilbert Police Department Facebook page12 NewsGilbert Police Department Instagram page
The Gilbert Police Department uses body-worn cameras.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): ABC 15
Goodyear Police Department
The Goodyear Police Department operates 44 Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department
The Goodyear Police Department uses body-worn cameras.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): ABC 15Goodyear Police Department
The Goodyear Police Department updated its drone policy in 2020.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Government Policy
Queen Creek Police Department
The Queen Creek Police Department operates 43 Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department
The Queen Creek Police Department operates a Drone as First Responder (DFR) program.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Scripps News
Tolleson Police Department
The Tolleson Police Department operates 77 Flock Safety automated license plate readers, plus four additional ALPR-enabled cameras, as of September 2025.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department
The Tolleson Police Department uses body-worn cameras.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): ABC 15
Salt River Police Department
The Salt River Police Department has a realtime crime center.
The Salt River Police Department operates patrol cars mounted with automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Salt River Pima Police DepartmentSalt River Pima Police Department
The U.S. Department of Justice awarded $193,596 to the Salt River Police Department in 2015 as part of the Bureau of Justice Assistance's body-worn camera grant program.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): U.S Department of JusticeSalt River Police Department Instagram page
The Salt River Police Department operated drones as of 2020.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Arizona MirrorCenter for the Study of the Drone at Bard CollegeSalt River Pima Police Department
Phoenix Police Department
The Phoenix Police Department uses drones. The agency implemented its drone program in February 2022.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): 12 NewsPhoenix Police DepartmentAhwatukee Foothills News
The Phoenix Police Department launched a real-time crime center in 2024.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Arizona's Family
The Phoenix Police Department uses Axon body-worn cameras. The agency received approval for a five-year contract with Axon Enterprises in 2023.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): The Foothills FocusCity of PhoenixCronkite News
The Phoenix Police Department uses Vigilant Solutions automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): AZMirror
The Phoenix Police Department acquired a Stingray II cell-site simulator from Harris Corp. in 2009.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): VocativKevin CollierCenter for Human Rights and Privacy
The Phoenix Police Department maintains a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Phoenix website
Glendale Police Department
The Glendale Police Department has a drone program.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Fox 10
The Glendale Police Department uses BriefCam video analytics software.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): BuzzfeedCity of Glendale
The Glendale Police Department uses Vigilant Solutions automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): AZMirror
The City of Glendale has a contract with Idemia through October 2023.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): City of Glendale
The Glendale Police Department began using Hunchlab (now Shotspotter Connect) predictive policing technology in 2015.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): AI Now Institute
The U.S. Department of Justice awarded $449,986 to the Glendale Police Department in 2015 as part of the Bureau of Justice Assistance's body-worn camera grant program.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): U.S Department of Justicebntazlaw.com
The Glendale Police Department started using Shotspotter gunshot detection technology in 2002.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): AZ Central
The Glendale Police Department has operated a real-time crime center since 2019.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Glendale Police Department
Chandler Police Department
The Chandler Police Department has a real time crime center.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Chandler Independant
The Chandler Police Department operated drones as of 2022.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): KPNXCenter for the Study of the Drone at Bard Collegewww.faa.gov
The Chandler Police Department uses body-worn cameras.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): ABC 15
The Chandler Police Department has Automated License Plate Readers installed on five patrol vehicles with the goal of having one vehicle per shift per substation patrolling the streets with an active ALPR.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): AZMirror
Chandler Police Department has been using predictive policing since at least 2014 and as recently as 2019.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Chandler Police DepartmentChandler Police Department
Buckeye Police Department
As of April 2024, the Buckeye Police Department operates Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Flock SafetyThe News & ObserverThe News & Observer
The Buckeye Police Department announced plans to begin acquire 66 body-worn cameras in July 2016.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): West Valley View
Paradise Valley Police Department
The Paradise Valley Police Department operated drones as of 2024.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Town of Paradise Valley IndependentCenter for the Study of the Drone at Bard Collegewww.paradisevalleyaz.gov
The Paradise Valley Police Department uses body-worn cameras.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): ABC 15
The Paradise Valley Police Department has installed automated license plate readers at 11 locations. At least one of the cameras is disguised as a cactus.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): AZMirror
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office operated drones as of 2018.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Brad LickingVice MotherboardCenter for the Study of the Drone at Bard College
The city of Lichfield Park installed 32 Flock Safety automated license plate readers in 2021. The data is accessed by the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, which provides law enforcement services to the city.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): AZ Family
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office uses body-worn cameras.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): ABC 15
Fort McDowell Tribal Police Department
The Fort McDowell Tribal Police Department uses Motorola body-worn cameras. The agency received $10,000 to purchase five body-worn cameras through the Small, Rural and Tribal Body-worn Camera Program in 2024.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): SRT BWC ProgramFort McDowell Police Department Facebook page
El Mirage Police Department
The El Mirage Police Department uses the Flock Safety Falcon automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): KTVK 3TV
The El Mirage Police Department uses the Flock Safety Raven gunshot detection system.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): KTVK 3TV
The El Mirage Police Department uses body-worn cameras.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): ABC 15
Tempe Police Department
The Tempe Police Department acquired cell-site simulator technology from Harris Corp. in 2012.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): VocativKevin CollierMuckRock
The Tempe Police Department uses body-worn cameras.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): 12 NewsTempe Police Department Facebook Page
The Tempe Police Department operates a drone program, which costs $175,000 a year. It includes at least one DJI Phantom Pro 4 drone.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): ViceAZ MirrorCity of Tempe
The Tempe Police Department shares automated license plate reader data with the Scottsdale Police Department. Tempe retains ALPR data for six months.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): AZMirror
The Tempe Police Department operates a Real Time Operations Center.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): City of Tempe
The Tempe Police Department uses predictive policing software.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Tempe Police Department
Mesa Police Department
In the summer of 2021, the City of Mesa announced plans for a $3.3 million real-time crime center.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Phoenix New TimesMesa Police Department
The Mesa Police Department has at least four DJI drones as of 2020.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Federal Aviation AdministrationFederal Aviation AdministrationFederal Aviation Administration
The Mesa Police Department uses Vigilant Solutions automated license plate readers. It shares its ALPR with close to 800 agencies across the country.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): AZMirror
The Mesa Police Department began using PredPol (now Geolitica) predictive policing technology in 2016.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): AI Now InstituteArizona Republic
The Mesa Police Department implemented a body-worn camera pilot program in 2012. As of 2017, MPD had deployed 350 Axon BWCs in the field.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Department of JusticeMesa Police Department FacebookMesa Police Department
Avondale Police Department
The Avondale Police Department uses body-worn cameras.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): ABC 15
Surprise Police Department
The Surprise Police Department purchased Briefcam video analytics software in 2020.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): City of Surprise
The Surprise Police Department purchased 61 Axon body-worn cameras for $226,717 in 2013.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Surprise Arizona .goveSurprise Police Department Facebook
Arizona Department of Public Safety
The Arizona Department of Public Safety owned an estimated 17 drones as of 2020.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Arizona MirrorCenter for the Study of the Drone at Bard College
The Arizona Department of Public Safety shares its automated license plate reader data with more than 250 agencies.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): AZMirror
The Arizona Department of Public Safety operates a face recognition program.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Arizona Department of Public SafetyHigh Technology Crime Investigation Association
Arizona Department of Transportation
The Arizona Department of Transportation's Division of Motor Vehicles responds to external face recognition requests from law enforcement agencies and non-criminal justice agencies. A list of agency requests made during 2017 includes FBI FACE Services Unit, the Reno Police Department, the Colorado Department of Revenue, and the Rocky Mountain High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Electronic Frontier FoundationGovernment Accountability Office
Arizona State University Police Department
The Arizona State University Police Department purchased 80 body-worn cameras in 2015.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Phoenix New TimesASU Police Department Facebook page
Arizona Department of Corrections
The Arizona Department of Corrections operates one drone as of 2018, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard Collegewww.faa.gov
Wickenburg Police Department
The Wickenburg Police Department uses body-worn cameras.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Town of Wickenburg Annual Financial Report 2016Budget Report 2017-18
Source: EFF Atlas of Surveillance (Electronic Frontier Foundation & University of Nevada, Reno — Reynolds School of Journalism) · CC BY 4.0 · retrieved July 2026