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Long Beach Police Department
The Long Beach Police Department collected more than 3,000,000 vehicle scans in 2022 using automated license plate readers.
Sources: Long Beach Police DepartmentCalifornia State AuditorCheck LBPD
The Long Beach Police Department began a year-long pilot program using 217 Axon body-worn cameras in July 2018.
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.
Sources: Long Beach Police DepartmentL.A. TimesLong Beach Police Department
The Long Beach Police Department has a voluntary camera registration program called the "Community Camera Partnership." LBPD can also access some private cameras in real-time through the "Long Beach Common Operating Picture" program.
Sources: Long Beach
The Long Beach Police Department operated five drones as of 2024.
Sources: Long Beach Police DepartmentCenter for the Study of the Drone at Bard Collegewww.MuckRock.com
The Long Beach Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources: LACRISLACRISwww.muckrock.com
The Long Beach Police Department has used multiple face recognition systems on a trial basis, but is only authorized to use Los Angeles County's LACRIS system.
Sources: City of Long BeachCheckLPBD
The Long Beach Police Department's real-time crime center is called the Common Operating Picture. According to LBPD, "With just the click of a computer mouse, the Long Beach Police Department has the capability to access live video of locations throughout the city to be used as a visual aid in the event of a crime."
Sources: Long Beach Police Department
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department operates automated license plate readers.
Sources: Los Angeles County Sheriff's DepartmentCalifornia State Auditor
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department budgeted $35 million to purchase body-worn cameras in 2019-2020.
Sources: LA ListPatchThe Signal
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has a cell-site simulator, according to July 2025 records
Sources: Los Angeles Sheriff's DepartmentVocativKevin Collier
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has a camera registry program.
Sources: Los Angeles County
As of 2018, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department uses NEC face recognition technology. Previously, the agency had used DataWorks' face recognition system.
Sources: ActivistPostNECReveal News
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources: www.muckrock.com
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department launched its real-time crime center in 2024.
Sources: Police 1
Los Angeles Police Department
The Los Angeles Police Department collected more than 13,000,000 vehicle scans in 2022 using automated license plate readers.
Sources: Los Angeles Police DepartmentCalifornia State Auditor
The U.S. Department of Justice awarded $1,710,000 to the Los Angeles Police Department from 2015-2019 as part of the Bureau of Justice Assistance's body-worn camera grant program.
Sources: U.S Department of JusticeU.S Department of Justicewww.latimes.com
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.
The Los Angeles Police Department operates four drones as of 2014, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Sources: Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard Collegewww.latimes.com
The Los Angeles Police Department used face recognition technology more than 30,000 times between 2009 and 2020, according to an LA Times report. In January 2021, the LA Police Commission placed moderate restrictions on the program.
Sources: Los Angeles TimesLos Angeles Times
The Los Angeles Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources: LACRISLACRISwww.muckrock.com
According to reporting from The Markup, the Los Angeles Police Department used PredPol (now Geolitica) between 02/15/18 and 04/15/20.
Sources: The Markup
Pasadena Police Department
The Pasadena Police Department collected more than 960,000 vehicle scans in 2022 using automated license plate readers.
Sources: Pasadena Police DepartmentMuckRockCalifornia State Auditor
The Pasadena Police Department uses Axon body-worn cameras.
The Pasadena Police Department used its cell-site simulator 38 times in 2024.
Sources: Pasadena Now
The Pasadena Police Department purchased two Sky-Hero Loki MK2 Unmanned Aerial Systems for $21,649 in 2023.
Sources: Pasadena Police DepartmentPasadena Police Department
The Pasadena Police Department uses Vigilant Solutions face recognition software and accesses a Dataworks face recognition system operated by Los Angeles County.
Sources: Pasadena Star News
The Pasadena Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources: LACRISLACRISwww.muckrock.com
The Pasadena City Council approved a three-year contract worth $640,000 for the ShotSpotter gunshot recognition technology in October 2021.
Sources: Pasadena Now
Beverly Hills Police Department
The Beverly Hills Police Department operates 50 automated license plate readers, as of 2023.
Sources: Inside EditionABC 7Beverly Hills Police Department's X
The Beverly Hills Police Department maintains a camera registry via Axon.
Sources: Axon
The Beverly Hills Police Department has been using drones since December 2021 and operates a Drone as First Responder (DFR) program.
Sources: Beverly Press Park Labrea NewsBeverly Hills Police DepartmentFLYMOTION
The Beverly Hills Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources: www.muckrock.com
The Beverly Hills Police Department's Real Time Watch Center uses drones drone technology feeds, automated license plate readers, video analytics, and other technologies.
Sources: Bloomberg
The Beverly Hills Police Department has used BriefCam video analytics software since 2019.
Sources: BuzzfeedBriefCam Powerpoint
Hawthorne Police Department
The Hawthorne Police Department operates automated license plate readers.
Sources: Hawthorne Police DepartmentCalifornia State Auditor
The Wolfcom Enterprises donated 40 body-worn cameras along with 40 software licenses and docking stations to the Hawthorne Police Department.
Sources: Police Body Camera ReviewsTIME magazineCBSN Los Angeles
The Hawthorne Police Department uses Flock Safety's Aerodome unmanned aircraft system. The agency also operates a Drone as First Responder (DFR) program.
The Hawthorne Police Department uses Cobwebs with surveillance facial recognition software Clearview AI.
Sources: The Appeal
The Hawthorne Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Alhambra Police Department
The Alhambra Police Department operates automated license plate readers and accesses external ALPR data. The agency contracts with Neology/PIPS.
The Alhambra Police Department began using body-worn cameras in 2016. Currently it uses Axon Body-worn Cameras.
Sources: Alhambra Police Department Facebook pageCity of AlhambraPasadena Star-News
The City of Alhambra has had a drone-as-first-responder program since 2024 and has used drones since 2019.
Sources: City of AlhambraFlock Safety
The Alhambra Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources: www.muckrock.com
In January 2013, Alhambra Police Department became the agency in Southern California to use PredPol (now Geolitica) predictive policing software citywide.
Bell Gardens Police Department
The Bell Gardens Police Department operates automated license plate readers. In 2023, the agency applied for a grant to purchase and install automated license plate readers in business parking lots.
Sources: Bell Gardens Police DepartmentBoard of State and Community Corrections
The Bell Gardens Police Department uses body-worn cameras.
Sources: LA District Attorney
The Bell Gardens Police Department operates eight drones as of 2024.
Sources: BGPD
The Bell Gardens Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources: www.muckrock.com
The Bell Gardens Police Departments use ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology, initially funded through an asset forfeiture program.
Hermosa Beach Police Department
The Hermosa Beach Police Department uses Motorola Solutions *(formerly Vigilant Solutions) automated license plate readers.
Sources: Hermosa Beach Police DepartmentMuckRockCalifornia State Auditor
The Hermosa Beach Police Department received a $250,000 federal grant to supply officers with body-worn cameras in 2017. The Hermosa Beach Police Department also received a Small, Rural, and Tribal Body-Worn Camera Program grant for $46,170.00 for 60 body-worn cameras in 2023.
Sources: Mira Costa La VistaCalifornia ConsultingJustice & Security Strategies
The Hermosa Beach Police Department maintains a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras through Motorola Solutions' CityProtect platform.
Sources: CityProtect
The Hermosa Beach Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources: www.muckrock.com
The Hermosa Beach Police Department received $963,000 in federal funding to develop its real-time criome center in March 2024.
Sources: Citizen PortalCity of Hermosa Beach
Pomona Police Department
The Pomona Police Department operates automated license palte readers. In 2023, the agency applied for a grant through from the Board of State and Community Correction to purchase 60 Flock Safety Falcon, 20 Flock Safety Condor cameras, and a van equipped with an ALPR.
Sources: Pomona Police DepartmentBoard of State and Community Corrections
The Pomona Police Department purchased 160 WatchGuard body-worn cameras in 2017.
Sources: San Gabriel Tribune
The Pomona Police Department operated six drones as of 2024.
Sources: Pomona City CouncilCenter for the Study of the Drone at Bard Collegesource
The Pomona Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources: LACRISLACRISwww.muckrock.com
The Pomona Police Department opened its Real-Time Information Center in June 2025.
Sources: Pomona PD Facebook page
Redondo Beach Police Department
The Redondo Beach Police Department operates automated license plate readers. The agency applied for a grant through from the Board of State and Community Corrections to increase the number of fixed and mobile automated license plate readers through its contract with Vigilant Solutions in 2023.
Sources: Redondo Beach Police DepartmentBoard of State and Community Corrections
The U.S. Department of Justice awarded $190,000 to the Redondo Beach Police Department in 2019 as part of the Bureau of Justice Assistance's body-worn camera grant program.
Sources: U.S Department of Justice
The Redondo Beach Police Department utilizes the Fusus camera registry and video integration system.
Sources: FususRedondo Beach
The Redondo Beach Police Department operates a Drone as First Responder (DFR) program.
Sources: Dronelife
The Redondo Beach Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources: LACRISLACRISwww.muckrock.com
Santa Monica Police Department
The Santa Monica Police Department operates Flock Safety automated license plate readers.
The Santa Monica Police Department purchased WatchGuard body-worn cameras in 2017, but switched to Axon BWCs in December 2018.
The Santa Monica Police Department operates a Drone as First Responder (DFR) program.
Sources: Fox NewsSanta Monica Police DepartmentCenter for the Study of the Drone at Bard College
The Santa Monica Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources: LACRISLACRISwww.muckrock.com
The Santa Monica Police Department received funding from California's Organized Retail Theft Prevention Grant Program in 2023 for a Real Time Crime Center.
Sources: California Board of State and Community CorrectionsCalifornia Board of State and Community Corrections
Torrance Police Department
The Torrance Police Department collected more than 48,000,000 vehicle scans in 2022 using automated license plate readers.
Sources: Torrance Police DepartmentMuckRockCalifornia State Auditor
The Torrance Police Department acquired BodyWorn body-worn cameras in 2018 under a five-year contract for $1.5 million.
Sources: Daily Breeze
The Torrance Police Department operated six DJI drones as of 2023.
Sources: City of TorranceCenter for the Study of the Drone at Bard Collegewww.faa.gov
The Torrance Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources: LACRISLACRISwww.muckrock.com
The Torrance Police Department launched its real-time crime center in 2024.
Sources: Facebook
West Covina Police Department
As of April 2024, the West Covina Police Department operates 40 Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.
The West Covina Police Department spent $100,000 on 100 body-worn cameras in 2022.
Sources: West Covina Police DepartmentBureau of Justice Assistance
The West Covina Police Department maintains a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras through Motorola Solutions' CityProtect platform.
Sources: CityProtect
The West Covina Police Department operated seven DJI drones as of 2022.
Sources: West Covina Police DepartmentCenter for the Study of the Drone at Bard Collegewww.faa.gov
Burbank Police Department
The Burbank Police Department uses Flock Safety automated license plate readers. Previously it used Motorola Solutions ALPR systems.
Sources: Burbank Police DepartmentCalifornia State AuditorMuckRock
Burbank Police Department uses the Fusus camera registry system.
Sources: 404 Media
The Burbank Police Department utilizes drones.
The Burbank Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources: LACRISLACRISwww.muckrock.com
Covina Police Department
The Covina Police Department purchased Flock Safety automated license plate readers in 2020.
The Covina Police Department was awarded $187,000 in U.S. Department of Justice funds in 2016 to implement body-worn cameras. As of 2020, the program was still in development.
The Covina Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
The Covina Police Department's patrol division employs predictive policing techniques, according the city's 2019-2020 adopted budget.
Sources: Covina Police Department
Culver City Police Department
As of April 2024, the Culver City Police Department operates 52 Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.
The Culver City Police Department uses body-worn cameras.
Sources: CCPD Facebook
The Culver City Police Department operated 10 drones as of 2023.
Sources: Culver City Police DepartmentCenter for the Study of the Drone at Bard Collegewarrensz.me
The Culver City Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources: LACRISLACRISwww.muckrock.com
South Gate Police Department
The South Gate Police Department operates automated license plate readers.
Sources: South Gate Police DepartmentMuckrock
The South Gate Police Department received a 2021 $48,344 grant from U.S. Department of Justice for its body-worn camera program.
Sources: US Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice AssistanceCity of South Gate
The South Gate Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources: LACRISLACRISwww.muckrock.com
The South Gate Police Department has used ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology since at least 2009.
Vernon Police Department
The Vernon Police Department operates automated license plate readers.
The Vernon Police Department received a Small, Rural, and Tribal Body-Worn Camera Program grant for $54,000 for 45 body-worn cameras in 2023.
Sources: Justice & Security StrategiesJustice & Security Strategies
The Vernon Police Department maintains a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras through Motorola Solutions' CityProtect platform.
Sources: CityProtect
The Vernon Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources: www.muckrock.com
Arcadia Police Department
The Arcadia Police Department uses Flock Safety automated license plate readers.
Arcadia Police Department entered a five-year plan to implement body-worn cameras in 2021.
The Arcadia Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources: LACRISLACRISwww.muckrock.com
Azusa Police Department
The Azusa Police Department began using Flock Safety ALPR cameras citywide in 2019.
Sources: MuckRockCalifornia State Auditor
The Azusa Police Department received approval for a drone as first responder program in 2025.
Sources: Azusa Police DepartmentCenter for the Study of the Drone at Bard Collegewww.faa.gov
The Azusa Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources: www.muckrock.com
El Monte Police Department
The El Monte Police Department operates 38 Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency purchased the ALPRs using American Rescue Plan Act funds.
Sources: GovTechKFI AM 640City of El Monte
The El Monte Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources: www.muckrock.com
According to reporting from The Markup, the El Monte Police Department used PredPol (now Geolitica) between 2/21/18 and 1/30/21.
Sources: The Markup
El Segundo Police Department
The El Segundo Police Department operates automated license plate readers.
Sources: El Segundo Police
The El Segundo Police Department operates nine drones.
Sources: Police Department
The El Segundo Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources: www.muckrock.com
Gardena Police Department
The Gardena Police Department operates automated license plate readers.
Sources: Gardena Police DepartmentMuckrock
The Gardena Police Department ordered 100 Axon Flex cameras in 2015.
Sources: Cision PR NewswireGardena Police DepartmentAxon Enterprise, Inc
The Gardena Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources: LACRISLACRISwww.muckrock.com
Huntington Park Police Department
The Huntington Park Police Department operates automated license plate readers.
The Huntington Park Police Department operated DJI drones as of 2022.
Sources: Huntington Park Police DepartmentCenter for the Study of the Drone at Bard Collegehppolice.org
The Huntington Park Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources: LACRISLACRISwww.muckrock.com
Inglewood Police Department
The Inglewood Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources: LACRISLACRISwww.muckrock.com
The Inglewood Police Department began using Clearview AI face recognition technology in 2019.
Sources: City of Inglewood
The Inglewood Police Department purchased BriefCam video analytics software in 2018.
Sources: BuzzfeedCity of Inglewood
La Verne Police Department
The La Verne Police Department operates automated license plate readers. In 2023, the agency applied for a grant to purchase and install 10 Flock Safety automated license plate readers and two mobile camera trailer systems.
The La Verne Police Department spent $85,000 on body-worn camera systems in 2021.
Sources: La Verne Police Department FacebookLa Verne City Council
The La Verne Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources: LACRISLACRISwww.muckrock.com
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department - West Hollywood Station
The West Hollywood City Council approved 39 automated license plate readers for the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department in 2023.
Sources: West Hollywood Online
The City of West Hollywood announced a drone-as-first-responder program in 2024
The City of West Hollywood announced a real-time crime center in November 2024.
Manhattan Beach Police Department
The Manhattan Beach Police Department has operated automated license plate readers since 2016.
Sources: Easy ReaderManhattan Beach Police DepartmentSecurity Today
The Manhattan Beach Police Department has used body-worn cameras since at least 2017. They previously used L3 BWCs, but now use Axon cameras.
Sources: Manhattan Beach Police DepartmenbtManhattan Beach Police Department FacebookLong Beach Press-Telegram
The Manhattan Beach Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources: www.muckrock.com
Montebello Police Department
The Montebello Police Department operates automated license plate readers. The agency received $300,000 for its License Plate Reader and Geographic Data Mapping Project in 2024.
Sources: Montebello Police DepartmentMontebello Police Department
The City of Montebello allocated $155,000 towards body-worn cameras in the 2022-2023 budget.
The Montebello Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources: www.muckrock.com
Monterey Park Police Department
As of April 2024, the Monterey Park Police Department operates nine Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.
The Monterey Park Police Department uses body-worn cameras.
Sources: Monterey Park PD Policy ManualMonterey Park Police Department TwitterMonterey Park City Council
The Monterey Park Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources: LACRISLACRISwww.muckrock.com
South Pasadena Police Department
The South Pasadena Police Department uses automated license plate readers.
Sources: South Pasadeno Police Facebook pageSouth Pasadena Police Department
The South Pasadena Police Department uses Axon body-worn cameras.
Sources: South Pasadena Police Department FacebookSouth Pasadena City Council
The South Pasadena Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources: www.muckrock.com
Whittier Police Department
The Whittier Police Department has operated automated license plate readers since 2017.
The Whittier Police Department purchased 150 body-worn cameras for more than $1 million in 2022.
Sources: Whittier Daily News
Bell Police Department
The Bell Police Department uses Flock Safety automated license plate readers.
Sources: Flock Safety
The U.S. Department of Justice awarded $52,500 to the Bell Police Department in 2018 as part of the Bureau of Justice Assistance's body-worn camera grant program. The Bell Police Department also received a Small, Rural, and Tribal Body-Worn Camera Program grant for $53,040 for 32 body-worn cameras in 2023.
Sources: U.S Department of JusticeCity of BellJustice & Security Strategies
Claremont Police Department
The Claremont Police Department collected more than 10,000,000 vehicle scans in 2022 using automated license plate readers.
Sources: Claremont Police DepartmentMuckRockCalifornia State Auditor
The Claremont Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources: LACRISLACRISwww.muckrock.com
Downey Police Department
The Downey Police Department operates automated license plate readers.
The Downey Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources: LACRISLACRISwww.muckrock.com
Glendale Police Department
The Glendale Police Department received an award of $16,333 from the U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance for its Expansion of Flock Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Safety Camera Program in 2022. The Department has a contract with Idemia through October 2023. In 2022, the agency collected more than 775,000 vehicle scans using automated license plate readers.
Sources: Glendale Police DepartmentU.S. Bureau of Justice AssistanceAuditor of the State of California
The Glendale Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources: LACRISLACRISwww.muckrock.com
Glendora Police Department
The Glendora Police Department uses Flock Safety automated license plate readers, but also access ALPR data through Motorola Solutions' LEARN network.
Sources: Glendora Police DepartmentCalifornia State AuditorMuckRock
The Glendora Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources: LACRISLACRISwww.muckrock.com
Irwindale Police Department
The Irwindale Police Department received a Small, Rural, and Tribal Body-Worn Camera Program grant for $20,970.00 for 35 body-worn cameras in 2023.
Sources: Justice & Security StrategiesJustice & Security Strategies
The Irwindale Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources: LACRISLACRISwww.muckrock.com
Lancaster Police Department
Lancaster Police Department received $24,000 to purchase 12 body-worn cameras through the Small, Rural and Tribal Body-Worn Camera program in 2024.
Sources: SRT BWC Program
The Lancaster Police Department began using ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology in 2024.
Sources: SoundThinking
Monrovia Police Department
As of April 2024, the Monrovia Police Department operates 15 Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.
The Monrovia Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources: LACRISLACRISwww.muckrock.com
Palos Verdes Estates Police Department
The Palos Verdes Estates Police Department collected more than 5,000,000 vehicle scans in 2022 using automated license plate readers.
Sources: Palos Verdes Estates Police DepartmentCalifornia State Auditor
The Palos Verde Estates Police Department entered a 5-year contract with WatchGuard for $195,000 for body-worn cameras and in-vehicle cameras in 2022.
Sources: Palos Verde Estates Police Department FacebookPalos Verde Estates City Council
Pico Rivera Police Department
The Pico Rivera City Council, in 2021, approved the purchase of 36 automated license plate reader cameras by Flock Safety for $99,000 to be installed around the city.
Sources: Los Cerritos Community Newspaper
The Pico Rivera Police Department began using ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology in 2024.
Sources: SoundThinkingLos Cerritos News
San Gabriel Police Department
The San Gabriel Police Department operates 20 Flock Safety automated license plate readers and other cameras as of June 2025. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.
Sources: Flock Safety
The San Gabriel Police Department encourages local businesses to register their surveillance cameras with the city. The police can use Fusus software to access the cameras' live feeds.
Sources: San Gabriel Police DepartmentFusus
San Marino Police Department
As of April 2024, the San Marino Police Department operates 41 Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 365 days.
San Marino Police Department received $80,000 to purchase 40 body-worn cameras through the Small, Rural and Tribal Body-Worn Camera program in 2024.
Sources: SRT BWC Program
Sierra Madre Police Department
The Sierra Madre Police Department uses body-worn cameras.
Sources: Sierra Madre Police DepartmentSierra Madre Police Department Facebook
The Sierra Madre Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources: www.muckrock.com
University of Southern California Department of Public Safety
The University of Southern California Department of Public Safety has used automated license plate readers since at least 2012.
Sources: USCUSCElectronic Frontier Foundation
The University of Southern California confirmed the use of facial recognition technology on campus to The College Fix.
Sources: The College FIx
Baldwin Park Police Department
The Baldwin Park Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources: www.muckrock.com
California State University, Dominguez Hills University Police
California State University, Dominguez Hills University Police Department has utilized body-worn cameras since at least 2019.
Sources: California State University, Dominguez Hills University Police Policy ManualCalifornia State University Chancellor's Report
California State University, Long Beach Police Department
The California State University, Long Beach Police Department uses body-worn cameras.
California State University, Los Angeles Police Department
California State University, Los Angeles Police Department has been using body-worn cameras since at least October 2017.
Sources: California State University, Los Angeles Police Department website
California State University, Northridge Department of Police Services
The California State University Northridge Police Department deployed 28 Axon body-worn Cameras in 2018. The program will cost $185,000 over five years.
Sources: Los Angeles Daily NewsCSUN TodayCSU Northridge Department of Police Services website
Hawaiian Gardens Police Department
The Hawaiian Gardens Police Department began using ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology in 2024.
Sources: SoundThinking
La Cañada Flintridge, City of
The La Cañada Flintridge City Council authorized the installation of 39 Flock Safety automated license plate readers at the city's entry and exit points. The data is access by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
Sources: City of La Cañada FlintridgeCity of La Cañada Flintridge
Lakewood Police Department
The Lakewood Police Department uses SoundThinking's ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology.
Sources: Markets Insider
Los Angeles City Park Rangers
Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Transit Security
Metro Transit Security uses Briefcam video analytics.
Sources: LACMTA
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department - Crescenta Valley Station
The Crescenta Valley Sheriff's Station uses Flock Safety automated license plate readers.
Sources: NixleCBS Los Angeles
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department - Lomita Station
The Lomita Station of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department partnered with Rancho Palos Verdes in 2016 and has used Flock, Vigilant Solutions, and Obsidian Integration automated license plate readers.
Sources: City of Rancho Palos VerdesCity of Rancho Palos Verdes
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department - San Dimas
The city of San Dimas, which contracts with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for police services, installed 10 Flock Safety automatic license plate readers in February 2021.
Sources: San Dimas Community Post
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department - Valley Station
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department operates one DJI Matrice 100 drone as of 2017, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Sources: Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard Collegesheriff.lacounty.gov
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department - Walnut-Diamond Bar Station
The City of Walnut installed Flock Safety automated license plate readers. Only the city administrator and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department can access the data.
Sources: City of WalnutCity of Walnut
Los Angeles International Airport Police Department
The Los Angeles International Airport Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources: www.muckrock.comLACRISLACRIS
Los Angeles Port Police
The Los Angeles Port Police uses Axon body-worn cameras.
Port of Los Angeles Police Department
The Port of Los Angeles Police Department operated 13 drones as of 2023.
Sources: Port of Los Angeles Police DepartmentCenter for the Study of the Drone at Bard Collegewww.dailybreeze.com
San Fernando Police Department
The San Fernando City Police Department received funding from California's Organized Retail Theft Prevention Grant Program in 2023 for Flock Safety automated license plate readers.
Sources: California Board of State and Community CorrectionsCalifornia Board of State and Community Corrections
Signal Hill Police Department
The Signal Hill Police Department has operated automated license plate readers since at least 2014.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Los Angeles International Airport
The Los Angeles International Airport is one of 18 airports where Customs and Border Protection is using face recognition technology as of March 2019. An executive order signed by Pres. Trump in 2019 requires Customs and Border Protection to install face recognition technology at the United States' top 20 airports by 2021.
Sources: BuzzfeedTechCrunch
University of California Los Angeles Police Department
University of California, Los Angeles Police Department
University of California, Los Angeles Police Department has used body-worn cameras since 2016.
Sources: Daily Bruin
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