Los Angeles County
County record. Includes every city and agency within Los Angeles 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
Burbank Police Department
The Burbank Police Department uses Flock Safety automated license plate readers. Previously it used Motorola Solutions ALPR systems.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Burbank Police DepartmentCalifornia State AuditorMuckRock
The Burbank Police Department utilizes drones.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Fox NewsCity of BurbankCity of Burbank
Burbank Police Department uses the Fusus camera registry system.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): 404 Media
The Burbank Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): LACRISLACRISwww.muckrock.com
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department launched its real-time crime center in 2024.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Police 1
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has a cell-site simulator, according to July 2025 records
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Los Angeles Sheriff's DepartmentVocativKevin Collier
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department operates automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): 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 (via the EFF Atlas): LA ListPatchThe Signal
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 (via the EFF Atlas): ActivistPostNECReveal News
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has a camera registry program.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Los Angeles County
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): www.muckrock.com
Azusa Police Department
The Azusa Police Department received approval for a drone as first responder program in 2025.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Azusa Police DepartmentCenter for the Study of the Drone at Bard Collegewww.faa.gov
The Azusa Police Department began using Flock Safety ALPR cameras citywide in 2019.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): MuckRockCalifornia State Auditor
The Azusa Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): www.muckrock.com
Bell Police Department
The Bell Police Department uses Flock Safety automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): 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 (via the EFF Atlas): U.S Department of JusticeCity of BellJustice & Security Strategies
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 (via the EFF Atlas): 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 (via the EFF Atlas): San Gabriel Police DepartmentFusus
Pomona Police Department
The Pomona Police Department opened its Real-Time Information Center in June 2025.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pomona PD Facebook page
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 (via the EFF Atlas): Pomona Police DepartmentBoard of State and Community Corrections
The Pomona Police Department operated six drones as of 2024.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pomona City CouncilCenter for the Study of the Drone at Bard College
The Pomona Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): LACRISLACRISwww.muckrock.com
The Pomona Police Department purchased 160 WatchGuard body-worn cameras in 2017.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): San Gabriel Tribune
Torrance Police Department
The Torrance Police Department launched its real-time crime center in 2024.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Facebook
The Torrance Police Department operated six DJI drones as of 2023.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): 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 (via the EFF Atlas): LACRISLACRISwww.muckrock.com
The Torrance Police Department collected more than 48,000,000 vehicle scans in 2022 using automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): 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 (via the EFF Atlas): Daily Breeze
Hermosa Beach Police Department
The Hermosa Beach Police Department received $963,000 in federal funding to develop its real-time criome center in March 2024.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Citizen PortalCity of Hermosa Beach
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 (via the EFF Atlas): Mira Costa La VistaCalifornia ConsultingJustice & Security Strategies
The Hermosa Beach Police Department uses Motorola Solutions *(formerly Vigilant Solutions) automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Hermosa Beach Police DepartmentMuckRockCalifornia State Auditor
The Hermosa Beach Police Department maintains a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras through Motorola Solutions' CityProtect platform.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): CityProtect
The Hermosa Beach Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): www.muckrock.com
Hawthorne Police Department
The Hawthorne Police Department uses Cobwebs with surveillance facial recognition software Clearview AI.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): The Appeal
The Hawthorne Police Department operates automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Hawthorne Police DepartmentCalifornia State Auditor
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 Deparment has integrated its gunshot detection, license plate readers, drones and other surveillance technology into Fusus' "Real Time Crime Center in the Cloud" software.
The Hawthorne Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
The Wolfcom Enterprises donated 40 body-worn cameras along with 40 software licenses and docking stations to the Hawthorne Police Department.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Police Body Camera ReviewsTIME magazineCBSN Los Angeles
Lakewood Police Department
The Lakewood Police Department uses SoundThinking's ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Markets Insider
Pasadena Police Department
The Pasadena Police Department used its cell-site simulator 38 times in 2024.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pasadena Now
The Pasadena Police Department purchased two Sky-Hero Loki MK2 Unmanned Aerial Systems for $21,649 in 2023.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pasadena Police DepartmentPasadena Police Department
The Pasadena Police Department uses Axon body-worn cameras.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pasadena police departmentPasadena Now
The Pasadena City Council approved a three-year contract worth $640,000 for the ShotSpotter gunshot recognition technology in October 2021.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pasadena Now
The Pasadena Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): LACRISLACRISwww.muckrock.com
The Pasadena Police Department uses Vigilant Solutions face recognition software and accesses a Dataworks face recognition system operated by Los Angeles County.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pasadena Star News
The Pasadena Police Department collected more than 960,000 vehicle scans in 2022 using automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pasadena Police DepartmentMuckRockCalifornia State Auditor
City of West Hollywood
Operated by Los Angeles County Sheriff under contract to the City of West Hollywood.
The City of West Hollywood announced a drone-as-first-responder program in 2024
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): City of West HollywoodCity of West Hollywood
The City of West Hollywood announced a real-time crime center in November 2024.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): City of West HollywoodCity of West Hollywood
The West Hollywood City Council approved 39 automated license plate readers for the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department in 2023.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): West Hollywood Online
Beverly Hills Police Department
The Beverly Hills Police Department has been using drones since December 2021 and operates a Drone as First Responder (DFR) program.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Beverly Press Park Labrea NewsBeverly Hills Police DepartmentFLYMOTION
The Beverly Hills Police Department operates 50 automated license plate readers, as of 2023.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Inside EditionABC 7Beverly Hills Police Department's X
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 (via the EFF Atlas): Bloomberg
The Beverly Hills Police Department has used BriefCam video analytics software since 2019.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): BuzzfeedBriefCam Powerpoint
The Beverly Hills Police Department maintains a camera registry via Axon.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Axon
The Beverly Hills Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): www.muckrock.com
Los Angeles Police Department
The Los Angeles Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): 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 (via the EFF Atlas): The Markup
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 (via the EFF Atlas): Los Angeles TimesLos Angeles Times
The Los Angeles Police Department collected more than 13,000,000 vehicle scans in 2022 using automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Los Angeles Police DepartmentCalifornia State Auditor
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 (via the EFF Atlas): Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard Collegewww.latimes.com
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 (via the EFF Atlas): 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.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): VocativKevin CollierLos Angeles City Clerk
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 (via the EFF Atlas): www.muckrock.comLACRISLACRIS
Arcadia Police Department
The Arcadia Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): LACRISLACRISwww.muckrock.com
Arcadia Police Department entered a five-year plan to implement body-worn cameras in 2021.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Arcadia Police DepartmentArcadia City Council
The Arcadia Police Department uses Flock Safety automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Arcadia Police DepartmentCalifornia State Auditor
Alhambra Police Department
The City of Alhambra has had a drone-as-first-responder program since 2024 and has used drones since 2019.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): City of AlhambraFlock Safety
The Alhambra Police Department began using body-worn cameras in 2016. Currently it uses Axon Body-worn Cameras.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Alhambra Police Department Facebook pageCity of AlhambraPasadena Star-News
The Alhambra Police Department operates automated license plate readers and accesses external ALPR data. The agency contracts with Neology/PIPS.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Alhambra Police DepartmentCalifornia State Auditor
In January 2013, Alhambra Police Department became the agency in Southern California to use PredPol (now Geolitica) predictive policing software citywide.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pasadena Star-NewsCity of AlhambraCity of Alhambra
The Alhambra Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): www.muckrock.com
South Pasadena Police Department
The South Pasadena Police Department uses automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): South Pasadeno Police Facebook pageSouth Pasadena Police Department
The South Pasadena Police Department uses Axon body-worn cameras.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): 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 (via the EFF Atlas): www.muckrock.com
Bell Gardens Police Department
The Bell Gardens Police Department operates eight drones as of 2024.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): BGPD
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 (via the EFF Atlas): Bell Gardens Police DepartmentBoard of State and Community Corrections
The Bell Gardens Police Department uses body-worn cameras.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): LA District Attorney
The Bell Gardens Police Departments use ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology, initially funded through an asset forfeiture program.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Bell Gardens Police DepartmentCity of Bell Gardens
The Bell Gardens Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): www.muckrock.com
Santa Monica Police Department
The Santa Monica Police Department operates a Drone as First Responder (DFR) program.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Fox NewsSanta Monica Police DepartmentCenter for the Study of the Drone at Bard College
The Santa Monica Police Department operates Flock Safety automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Santa Monica LookoutSanta Monica Police Department
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 (via the EFF Atlas): California Board of State and Community CorrectionsCalifornia Board of State and Community Corrections
The Santa Monica Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): LACRISLACRISwww.muckrock.com
The Santa Monica Police Department purchased WatchGuard body-worn cameras in 2017, but switched to Axon BWCs in December 2018.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Santa Monica Daily PressSanta Monica Lookout
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.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Flock SafetyThe News & ObserverThe News & Observer
The West Covina Police Department operated seven DJI drones as of 2022.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): West Covina Police DepartmentCenter for the Study of the Drone at Bard Collegewww.faa.gov
The West Covina Police Department spent $100,000 on 100 body-worn cameras in 2022.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): West Covina Police DepartmentBureau of Justice Assistance
The West Covina Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
The West Covina Police Department maintains a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras through Motorola Solutions' CityProtect platform.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): CityProtect
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.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Flock SafetyThe News & ObserverThe News & Observer
The Culver City Police Department uses body-worn cameras.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): CCPD Facebook
The Culver City Police Department operated 10 drones as of 2023.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): 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 (via the EFF Atlas): LACRISLACRISwww.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.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Flock SafetyThe News & ObserverThe News & Observer
The Monterey Park Police Department uses body-worn cameras.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): 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 (via the EFF Atlas): LACRISLACRISwww.muckrock.com
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.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Flock SafetyThe News & ObserverThe News & Observer
The Monrovia Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): LACRISLACRISwww.muckrock.com
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.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Flock SafetyThe News & ObserverThe News & Observer
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 (via the EFF Atlas): SRT BWC Program
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 (via the EFF Atlas): Montebello Police DepartmentMontebello Police Department
The City of Montebello allocated $155,000 towards body-worn cameras in the 2022-2023 budget.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): City of MontebelloMontebelloa CIty Council
The Montebello Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): www.muckrock.com
Whittier Police Department
The Whittier Police Department has operated automated license plate readers since 2017.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Whittier Police DepartmentLos Angeles Daily News
The Whittier Police Department purchased 150 body-worn cameras for more than $1 million in 2022.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Whittier Daily News
Lancaster Police Department
The Lancaster Police Department began using ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology in 2024.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): SoundThinking
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 (via the EFF Atlas): SRT BWC Program
Pico Rivera Police Department
The Pico Rivera Police Department began using ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology in 2024.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): SoundThinkingLos Cerritos News
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 (via the EFF Atlas): Los Cerritos Community Newspaper
Hawaiian Gardens Police Department
The Hawaiian Gardens Police Department began using ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology in 2024.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): SoundThinking
Long Beach Police Department
The Long Beach Police Department operated five drones as of 2024.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Long Beach Police DepartmentCenter for the Study of the Drone at Bard Collegewww.MuckRock.com
The Long Beach Police Department began a year-long pilot program using 217 Axon body-worn cameras in July 2018.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): MuckRockLong Beach Police Department Facebook
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 (via the EFF Atlas): Long Beach Police DepartmentL.A. TimesLong Beach Police Department
The Long Beach Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): LACRISLACRISwww.muckrock.com
The Long Beach Police Department collected more than 3,000,000 vehicle scans in 2022 using automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Long Beach Police DepartmentCalifornia State AuditorCheck LBPD
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 (via the EFF Atlas): City of Long BeachCheckLPBD
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 (via the EFF Atlas): Long Beach
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 (via the EFF Atlas): Long Beach Police Department
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 (via the EFF Atlas): California Board of State and Community CorrectionsCalifornia Board of State and Community Corrections
Vernon Police Department
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 (via the EFF Atlas): Justice & Security StrategiesJustice & Security Strategies
The Vernon Police Department operates automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Vernon Police DepartmentCity of Vernon
The Vernon Police Department maintains a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras through Motorola Solutions' CityProtect platform.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): CityProtect
The Vernon Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): www.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 (via the EFF Atlas): Justice & Security StrategiesJustice & Security Strategies
The Irwindale Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): LACRISLACRISwww.muckrock.com
Redondo Beach Police Department
The Redondo Beach Police Department operates a Drone as First Responder (DFR) program.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Dronelife
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 (via the EFF Atlas): Redondo Beach Police DepartmentBoard of State and Community Corrections
The Redondo Beach Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): LACRISLACRISwww.muckrock.com
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 (via the EFF Atlas): U.S Department of Justice
The Redondo Beach Police Department utilizes the Fusus camera registry and video integration system.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): FususRedondo Beach
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.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Police1Board of State and Community Corrections
The La Verne Police Department spent $85,000 on body-worn camera systems in 2021.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): 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 (via the EFF Atlas): LACRISLACRISwww.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 (via the EFF Atlas): GovTechKFI AM 640City of El Monte
According to reporting from The Markup, the El Monte Police Department used PredPol (now Geolitica) between 2/21/18 and 1/30/21.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): The Markup
The El Monte Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): www.muckrock.com
Signal Hill Police Department
The Signal Hill Police Department has operated automated license plate readers since at least 2014.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Signal Hill Police DepartmentPress Telegram
Port of Los Angeles Police Department
The Port of Los Angeles Police Department operated 13 drones as of 2023.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Port of Los Angeles Police DepartmentCenter for the Study of the Drone at Bard Collegewww.dailybreeze.com
Claremont Police Department
The Claremont Police Department collected more than 10,000,000 vehicle scans in 2022 using automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Claremont Police DepartmentMuckRockCalifornia State Auditor
The Claremont Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): 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 (via the EFF Atlas): 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 (via the EFF Atlas): LACRISLACRISwww.muckrock.com
Huntington Park Police Department
The Huntington Park Police Department operates automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Huntington Park PoliceCalifornia State Auditor
The Huntington Park Police Department operated DJI drones as of 2022.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): 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 (via the EFF Atlas): LACRISLACRISwww.muckrock.com
El Segundo Police Department
The El Segundo Police Department operates automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): El Segundo Police
The El Segundo Police Department operates nine drones.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Police Department
The El Segundo Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): www.muckrock.com
Covina Police Department
The Covina Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Covina Police Departmentwww.muckrock.com
The Covina Police Department purchased Flock Safety automated license plate readers in 2020.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Covina City CouncilCovina City Council
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.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): City of CovinaCity of CovinaCity of Covina
The Covina Police Department's patrol division employs predictive policing techniques, according the city's 2019-2020 adopted budget.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Covina Police Department
Inglewood Police Department
The Inglewood Police Department began using Clearview AI face recognition technology in 2019.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): City of Inglewood
The Inglewood Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): LACRISLACRISwww.muckrock.com
The Inglewood Police Department purchased BriefCam video analytics software in 2018.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): BuzzfeedCity of Inglewood
Sierra Madre Police Department
The Sierra Madre Police Department uses body-worn cameras.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): 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 (via the EFF Atlas): www.muckrock.com
Palos Verdes Estates Police Department
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 (via the EFF Atlas): Palos Verde Estates Police Department FacebookPalos Verde Estates City Council
The Palos Verdes Estates Police Department collected more than 5,000,000 vehicle scans in 2022 using automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Palos Verdes Estates Police DepartmentCalifornia State Auditor
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 (via the EFF Atlas): Los Angeles Daily NewsCSUN TodayCSU Northridge Department of Police Services website
Los Angeles City Park Rangers
University of California Los Angeles Police Department
South Gate Police Department
The South Gate Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): LACRISLACRISwww.muckrock.com
The South Gate Police Department received a 2021 $48,344 grant from U.S. Department of Justice for its body-worn camera program.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): US Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice AssistanceCity of South Gate
The South Gate Police Department has used ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology since at least 2009.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): ABC7City of South GateLos Angeles Times
The South Gate Police Department operates automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): South Gate Police DepartmentMuckrock
Gardena Police Department
The Gardena Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): LACRISLACRISwww.muckrock.com
The Gardena Police Department operates automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Gardena Police DepartmentMuckrock
The Gardena Police Department ordered 100 Axon Flex cameras in 2015.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Cision PR NewswireGardena Police DepartmentAxon Enterprise, Inc
Downey Police Department
The Downey Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): LACRISLACRISwww.muckrock.com
The Downey Police Department operates automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Downey Police DepartmentCalifornia State Auditor
Glendora Police Department
The Glendora Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): LACRISLACRISwww.muckrock.com
The Glendora Police Department uses Flock Safety automated license plate readers, but also access ALPR data through Motorola Solutions' LEARN network.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Glendora Police DepartmentCalifornia State AuditorMuckRock
Manhattan Beach Police Department
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 (via the EFF Atlas): Manhattan Beach Police DepartmenbtManhattan Beach Police Department FacebookLong Beach Press-Telegram
The Manhattan Beach Police Department has operated automated license plate readers since 2016.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Easy ReaderManhattan Beach Police DepartmentSecurity Today
The Manhattan Beach Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): www.muckrock.com
Los Angeles Port Police
The Los Angeles Port Police uses Axon body-worn cameras.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Los Angeles Port PoliceLos Angeles Port Police
City of San Dimas
Operated by Los Angeles County Sheriff under contract to the City of 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 (via the EFF Atlas): San Dimas Community Post
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department - Crescenta Valley Station
The Crescenta Valley Sheriff's Station uses Flock Safety automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): NixleCBS Los Angeles
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Transit Security
Metro Transit Security uses Briefcam video analytics.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): LACMTA
City of Walnut
Operated by Los Angeles County Sheriff under contract to the City of Walnut.
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 (via the EFF Atlas): City of WalnutCity of Walnut
California State University, Long Beach Police Department
The California State University, Long Beach Police Department uses body-worn cameras.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): California State University, Long BeachTwitter
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 (via the EFF Atlas): USCUSCElectronic Frontier Foundation
The University of Southern California confirmed the use of facial recognition technology on campus to The College Fix.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): The College FIx
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 (via the EFF Atlas): BuzzfeedTechCrunch
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 (via the EFF Atlas): Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard Collegesheriff.lacounty.gov
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 (via the EFF Atlas): California State University, Dominguez Hills University Police Policy ManualCalifornia State University Chancellor's Report
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 (via the EFF Atlas): California State University, Los Angeles Police Department website
City of Lomita
Operated by Los Angeles County Sheriff under contract to the City of Lomita.
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 (via the EFF Atlas): City of Rancho Palos VerdesCity of Rancho Palos Verdes
University of California, Los Angeles Police Department
University of California, Los Angeles Police Department has used body-worn cameras since 2016.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Daily Bruin
Baldwin Park Police Department
The Baldwin Park Police Department has access to the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) face recognition database.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): www.muckrock.com
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 (via the EFF Atlas): City of La Cañada FlintridgeCity of La Cañada Flintridge
Source: EFF Atlas of Surveillance (Electronic Frontier Foundation & University of Nevada, Reno — Reynolds School of Journalism) · CC BY 4.0 · retrieved July 2026