Riverside County
County record. Includes every city and agency within Riverside 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
Riverside Police Department
The Riverside Police Department is able to submit image queries to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office's face recognition system. Between January 1, 2018 and June 30, 2022, the agency submitted 995 face recognition queries. etween January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023, the agency submitted 226 face recognition queries.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Riverside County Sheriff's OfficeRiverside County Sheriff's OfficeRiverside County Sheriff's Office
As of April 2024, the Riverside Police Department operates 118 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 Riverside Police Department had 44 Coban body-worn cameras as of 2017.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Riverside
Riverside Community College District Police Department
The Riverside Community College District Police Department is able to submit image queries to the Riverside County County Sherriff's Office face recognition system. Between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023, the agency submitted 32 face recognition queries.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Riverside County Sheriff's OfficeRiverside County Sheriff's Office
University of California, Riverside Police Department
The University of California, Riverside Police Department is able to submit image queries to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office's face recognition system. Between January 1, 2018 and June 30, 2022, the agency submitted 17 face recognition queries. Between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023, the agency submitted 10 face recognition queries.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Riverside County Sheriff's OfficeRiverside County Sheriff's OfficeRiverside County Sheriff's Office
Murrieta Police Department
The Murrieta Police Department is able to submit image queries to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office's face recognition system. Between January 1, 2018 and June 30, 2022, the agency submitted 68 face recognition queries. Between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023, the agency submitted 53 face recognition queries.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Riverside County Sheriff's OfficeRiverside County Sheriff's OfficeRiverside County Sheriff's Office
As of April 2024, the Murrieta Police Department operates 38 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 Murrieta Police Department operated nine drones as of 2023.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Murrieta Police DepartmentCenter for the Study of the Drone at Bard Collegewww.murrietaca.gov
The Murrieta Police Department began using Axon body-worn cameras in 2019.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Murrieta City Government
The Murrieta Police Department maintains a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): City of Murrieta
Beaumont Police Department
The Beaumont Police Department is able to submit image queries to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office's face recognition system. Between January 1, 2018 and June 30, 2022, the agency submitted 96 face recognition queries. Between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023, the agency submitted 57 face recognition queries.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Riverside County Sheriff's OfficeRiverside County Sheriff's OfficeRiverside County Sheriff's Office
The Beaumont Police Department operated two DJI drones as of 2024.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): City of BeaumontCenter for the Study of the Drone at Bard Collegewww.faa.gov
The Beaumont Police Department collected more than 460,000 vehicle scans with automated license plate readers in 2022. It shares data through Motorola Solutions (formerly Vigilant Solutions).
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Beaumont Police DepartmentCalifornia State Auditor
The Beaumont Police Department purchased 44 GoPro cameras with Intrensic “police software” installed for a cost of roughly $25,000 in 2018. Prior to that, the department used Muvi body-worn cameras.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): The Record GazetteBeaumont Police Department
Hemet Police Department
The Hemet Police Department is able to submit image queries to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office's face recognition system. Between January 1, 2018 and June 30, 2022, the agency submitted 37 face recognition queries. Between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023, the agency submitted 49 face recognition queries.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Riverside County Sheriff's OfficeRiverside County Sheriff's OfficeRiverside County Sheriff's Office
As of April 2024, the Hemet Police Department operates 47 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 Hemet Police Department launched a "drone as first responder" program in 2023.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Hemet Police DepartmentMotorola Solutions
The Hemet Police Department maintains a camera registry via Flock Safety.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Flock SafetyHelmet Police Department
Menifee Police Department
The Menifee Police Department is able to submit image queries to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office's face recognition system. Between January 1, 2018 and June 30, 2022, the agency submitted 24 face recognition queries. Between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023, the agency submitted 41 face recognition queries.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Riverside County Sheriff's OfficeRiverside County Sheriff's OfficeRiverside County Sheriff's Office
As of April 2024, the Menifee Police Department operates 28 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 Menifee Police Department acquired Axon body-worn cameras in 2020, shortly after the formation of the department.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Menifee Police DepartmentThe Press-Enterprise
The Menifee Police Department acquired Axon and DJI drones in 2020, shortly after the formation of the department.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Menifee Police DepartmentThe Press-Enterprise
Palm Springs Police Department
The Palm Springs Police Department is able to submit image queries to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office's face recognition system. Between January 1, 2018 and June 30, 2022, the agency submitted 74 face recognition queries. Between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023, the agency submitted 60 face recognition queries.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Riverside County Sheriff's OfficeRiverside County Sheriff's OfficeRiverside County Sheriff's Office
As of April 2024, the Palm Springs Police Department operates 13 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 Palm Springs Police Department purchased a drone in 2022.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): KESQ News Channel 3
The Palm Springs Police Department began using body-worn cameras in 2020.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Palm Springs City CouncilPalm Springs Police DepartmentPalm Springs Police Department Facebook
Corona Police Department
The Corona Police Department is able to submit image queries to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office's face recognition system. Between January 1, 2018 and June 30, 2022, the agency submitted 415 face recognition queries. Between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023, the agency submitted 122 face recognition queries.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Riverside County Sheriff's OfficeRiverside County Sheriff's OfficeRiverside County Sheriff's Office
The Corona Police Department operated 23 drones as of 2023
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): GovTechCorona Police DepartmentCenter for the Study of the Drone at Bard College
The Corona Police Department usees Flock Safety automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Corona Police DepartmentCalifornia State Auditor
Indio Police Department
The Indio Police Department is able to submit image queries to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office's face recognition system. Between January 1, 2018 and June 30, 2022, the agency submitted two face recognition queries. Between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023, the agency submitted one face recognition query.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Riverside County Sheriff's OfficeRiverside County Sheriff's OfficeRiverside County Sheriff's Office
The Indio Police Department operates at least 45 automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): CV IndependentIndio Police Department
The Indio Police Department began using body-worn cameras in 2015.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Desert SunNews Channel ThreeIndio Police Department Facebook page
Cathedral City Police Department
The Cathedral City Police Department is able to submit image queries to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office's face recognition system. Between January 1, 2018 and June 30, 2022, the agency submitted 80 face recognition queries. Between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023, the agency submitted 47 face recognition queries.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Riverside County Sheriff's OfficeRiverside County Sheriff's OfficeRiverside County Sheriff's Office
As of April 2024, the Cathedral City Police Department operates 20 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
Desert Hot Springs Police Department
The Desert Hot Springs Police Department is able to submit image queries to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office's face recognition system. Between January 1, 2018 and June 30, 2022, the agency submitted 84 face recognition queries. Between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023, the agency submitted 21 face recognition queries.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Riverside County Sheriff's OfficeRiverside County Sheriff's OfficeRiverside County Sheriff's Office
The Desert Hot Springs Police Department use Flock Safety automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Desert Hot Springs Police DepartmentCalifornia State Auditor
Banning Police Department
The Banning Police Department is able to submit image queries to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office's face recognition system. Between January 1, 2018 and June 30, 2022, the agency submitted 18 face recognition queries. Between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023, the agency submitted four face recognition queries.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Riverside County Sheriff's OfficeRiverside County Sheriff's OfficeRiverside County Sheriff's Office
El Cerrito Police Department
As of April 2024, the El Cerrito 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
Riverside County Sheriff's Office
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office received funding from California's Organized Retail Theft Prevention Grant Program in 2023 for 60 Flock Safety automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): California Board of State and Community CorrectionsCalifornia Board of State and Community Corrections
The Riverside County Sheriff's Office purchased a Nyxcell cell-site simulator for $118,800 in 2023.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Riverside County
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department operated 29 drones as of 2023.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): County of RiversideRiverside County Sheriff's DepartmentCenter for the Study of the Drone at Bard College
The Riverside and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Departments began sharing a face recognition database in 2012.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Riverside County Sheriff's DepartmentRiverside County Sheriff's OfficeOneZero
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department received a $578,000 U.S. Department of Justice grant to outfit all officers with body-worn cameras in 2016.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): The Press-EnterpriseThe Orange County RegisterCalifornia News Wire Services
Blythe Police Department
The Blythe Police Department received a Small, Rural, and Tribal Body-Worn Camera Program grant for $20,888 for 22 body-worn cameras in 2023.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Justice & Security StrategiesJustice & Security Strategies
Eastvale Police Department
The Eastvale Police Department received approval to install Flock Safety automated license plate readers in April 2023.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Eastvale City Council
Morongo Band of Mission Indians Tribal Police Department
The Morongo Band of Mission Indians received $9,232 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance to purchase 20 body-worn cameras through the 2022 Small, Rural, Tribal BWC Microgrant program.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Small, Rural, and Tribal Body-Worn Camera microgrant grantee list
Riverside District Attorney Investigations
The Riverside District Attorney Bureau of Investigation is able to submit image queries to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office's face recognition system. Between January 1, 2018 and June 30, 2022, the agency submitted 31 face recognition queries.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Riverside County Sheriff's OfficeRiverside County Sheriff's Office
University of California, RIverside Police Department
University of California, RIverside Police Department began using WatchGuard body-worn cameras in 2019.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): UC RiversideInside UCRThe Highlander
Source: EFF Atlas of Surveillance (Electronic Frontier Foundation & University of Nevada, Reno — Reynolds School of Journalism) · CC BY 4.0 · retrieved July 2026