Palm Beach County
County record. Includes every city and agency within Palm Beach 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
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office operates 83 Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office began using body-worn cameras in February 2023.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WPTV - West Plam Beach
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office operates a real-time crime center.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WPTV
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office operates nine DJI drones as of 2016, 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.palmbeachpost.comwww.wptv.com
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office began using ShotSpotter gunshot detection software in 2013.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): ShotSpotter press releasePalm Beach County Board of CommissionersWPTV
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office is one of more than 275 law enforcement agencies with access to the Face Analysis Comparison & Examination System (FACES), a face recognition program maintained by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. Investigators may upload an image to search more than 25-million Florida driver's license photos and mugshots.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Orlando SentinelCenter on Privacy & Technology at Georgetown LawPinellas County Sheriff's Office
Lantana Police Department
The Lantana Police Department operates 20 Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department
The Lantana Police Department is one of more than 275 law enforcement agencies with access to the Face Analysis Comparison & Examination System (FACES), a face recognition program maintained by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. Investigators may upload an image to search more than 25-million Florida driver's license photos and mugshots.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Orlando SentinelCenter on Privacy & Technology at Georgetown LawPinellas County Sheriff's Office
Gulf Stream Police Department
The Gulf Stream Police Department operates seven Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department
Boynton Beach Police Department
The Boynton Beach Police Department has a real-time crime center.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Teal
The Boynton Beach Police Department uses drones.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Florida Senate
The Boynton Beach Police Department is one of more than 275 law enforcement agencies with access to the Face Analysis Comparison & Examination System (FACES), a face recognition program maintained by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. Investigators may upload an image to search more than 25-million Florida driver's license photos and mugshots.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Orlando SentinelCenter on Privacy & Technology at Georgetown LawPinellas County Sheriff's Office
The Boynton Beach Police Department upgrade to Verra Mobility automated license plate readers in 2019.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Boynton Beach Police DepartmentVillage of North Palm Beach
The Boynton Beach Police Department uses body-worn cameras, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's 2019 Criminal Justice Agency Profile Report.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Jupiter Inlet Colony Police Department
As of April 2024, the Jupiter Inlet Colony Police Department operates two 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
Delray Beach Police Department
The Delray Beach Police Department operates a real-time crime center.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Delray Beach PD YouTube
The Delray Beach Police Department started a drone unit in 2021
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): City of Del Ray BeachSt. Vincent Ferrer Twitter accountFlorida Senate
The Delray Beach Police Department uses automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WPEC 12 News West Palm Beach, FLCity of Deltona, FL
The Delray Beach Police Department is one of more than 275 law enforcement agencies with access to the Face Analysis Comparison & Examination System (FACES), a face recognition program maintained by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. Investigators may upload an image to search more than 25-million Florida driver's license photos and mugshots.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Orlando SentinelCenter on Privacy & Technology at Georgetown LawPinellas County Sheriff's Office
The Delray Beach Police Department uses body-worn cameras, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's 2019 Criminal Justice Agency Profile Report.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Florida Department of Law Enforcement
The Delray Beach Police Department maintains a camera registry via Axon.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Axon
West Palm Beach Police Department
The West Palm Beach Police Department operates a Drone as First Responder (DFR) program.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): West Palm BeachCenter for the Study of the Drone at Bard Collegewpb.org
The West Palm Beach Police Department is one of more than 275 law enforcement agencies with access to the Face Analysis Comparison & Examination System (FACES), a face recognition program maintained by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. Investigators may upload an image to search more than 25-million Florida driver's license photos and mugshots.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Orlando SentinelCenter on Privacy & Technology at Georgetown LawPinellas County Sheriff's Office
The West Palm Beach Police Department acquired automated license plate readers in 2019.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): The Palm Beach Post
The West Palm Beach Police Department operates a Real-Time Crime Center, which was approved for $1.2 million in 2018. The RTCC accesses Shotspotter gunshot detection software, automated license plate readers, and other surveillance technologies.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WPTV12 NewsGovernment Technology
The West Palm Beach Police Department implemented ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology in October 2018.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): The City of West Palm Beach's Official websiteThe Palm Beach Post
The West Palm Beach Police Department began using Axon body-worn cameras in 2015.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Sun-SentinelPalm Beach CountyWest Palm Beach TV (WPBTV)
The West Palm Beach Police Department maintains a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): City of West Palm Beach
The West Palm Beach Police Department uses BriefCam video analytics software.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): BriefCam
Boca Raton Police Department
The Boca Raton Police Department has operated drones since at least 2019.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard CollegeFlorida SenateBoca Raton Police Youtube
The Boca Raton Police Department is one of more than 275 law enforcement agencies with access to the Face Analysis Comparison & Examination System (FACES), a face recognition program maintained by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. Investigators may upload an image to search more than 25-million Florida driver's license photos and mugshots.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Orlando SentinelCenter on Privacy & Technology at Georgetown LawPinellas County Sheriff's Office
Royal Palm Beach Police Department
The Royal Palm Beach Police Department has 28 Motorola automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): The Town-Crier
Palm Springs Police Department
The Palm Springs Police Department approved the purchase of 50 body-worn cameras in 2021, which each of them costing $2,000 to $4,000.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Village of Palm Springs1290 WJNO
The Palm Springs Police Department purchased two drones in 2021.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Village of Palm Springs
The Palm Springs Police Department is one of more than 275 law enforcement agencies with access to the Face Analysis Comparison & Examination System (FACES), a face recognition program maintained by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. Investigators may upload an image to search more than 25-million Florida driver's license photos and mugshots.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Orlando SentinelCenter on Privacy & Technology at Georgetown LawPinellas County Sheriff's Office
Palm Beach Police Department
The Palm Beach Police Department operates two DJI drones as of 2019, 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 CollegeFlorida Senatewww.palmbeachpost.com
The Palm Beach Police Department is one of more than 275 law enforcement agencies with access to the Face Analysis Comparison & Examination System (FACES), a face recognition program maintained by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. Investigators may upload an image to search more than 25-million Florida driver's license photos and mugshots.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Orlando SentinelCenter on Privacy & Technology at Georgetown LawPinellas County Sheriff's Office
The Palm Beach Police Department uses body-worn cameras, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's 2019 Criminal Justice Agency Profile Report.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Riviera Beach Police Department
The Riviera Beach Police Department operates one DJI Phantom drone as of 2016, 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 CollegeFlorida Senatecbs12.com
The Riviera Beach Police Department is one of more than 275 law enforcement agencies with access to the Face Analysis Comparison & Examination System (FACES), a face recognition program maintained by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. Investigators may upload an image to search more than 25-million Florida driver's license photos and mugshots.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Orlando SentinelCenter on Privacy & Technology at Georgetown LawPinellas County Sheriff's Office
The Riviera Beach Police Department began using ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology in 2010.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Palm Beach PostSouth Florida Sun SentinelCBS 12
The Riviera Beach Police Department began using body-worn cameras in 2018.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): CBS 12CBS Local News
The Riviera Beach Police Department has used automated license plate readers since 2013.
The Riviera Beach Police Department established its real-time crime center in 2012. The RTCC access a network of over 200 camerasa and ShotSpotter gunshot detection sensors.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Riviera Beach Police DepartmentRiviera Beach Police Department
Palm Beach Gardens Police Department
The Palm Beach Gardens Police Department operates one DJI Inspire 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 CollegeFlorida Senatewww.palmbeachpost.com
The Palm Beach Gardens Police Department is one of more than 275 law enforcement agencies with access to the Face Analysis Comparison & Examination System (FACES), a face recognition program maintained by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. Investigators may upload an image to search more than 25-million Florida driver's license photos and mugshots.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Orlando SentinelCenter on Privacy & Technology at Georgetown LawPinellas County Sheriff's Office
The Palm Beach Gardens Police Department uses body-worn cameras, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's 2019 Criminal Justice Agency Profile Report.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Florida Department of Law Enforcement
North Palm Beach Police Department
The North Palm Police Department uses drones.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Florida SenateVillage of North Palm Beach Government
The North Palm Beach Police Department is one of more than 275 law enforcement agencies with access to the Face Analysis Comparison & Examination System (FACES), a face recognition program maintained by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. Investigators may upload an image to search more than 25-million Florida driver's license photos and mugshots.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Orlando SentinelCenter on Privacy & Technology at Georgetown LawPinellas County Sheriff's Office
Juno Beach Police Department
The Juno Beach Police Department purchased a drone in 2020 with funds from a local police foundation.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Florida SenateJuno Beach Police Foundation
Florida International University Police Department
The Florida International University Police Department uses body-worn cameras.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Florida International University- FIU Police
Florida Atlantic University Police Department
The Florida Atlantic University Police Department began using body-worn cameras in 2015.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Florida Atlantic University Police DepartmentFlorida Atlantic University
The Florida Atlantic University Police Department is one of more than 275 law enforcement agencies with access to the Face Analysis Comparison & Examination System (FACES), a face recognition program maintained by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. Investigators may upload an image to search more than 25-million Florida driver's license photos and mugshots.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Orlando SentinelCenter on Privacy & Technology at Georgetown LawPinellas County Sheriff's Office
The Florida Atlantic University Police Department has used automated license plate readers since at least 2015. The university also uses ALPR systems for parking enforcement.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Florida Atlantic UniversityUniversity Press
Lake Park Police Department
The Lake Park Police Department uses ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Florida Weekly
Palm Beach County Medical Examiner's Office
The Palm Beach County Medical Examiner's Office is one of more than 275 law enforcement agencies with access to the Face Analysis Comparison & Examination System (FACES), a face recognition program maintained by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. Investigators may upload an image to search more than 25-million Florida driver's license photos and mugshots.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Orlando SentinelCenter on Privacy & Technology at Georgetown LawPinellas County Sheriff's Office
Palm Beach Regional Fusion Center
The Palm Beach Regional Fusion Center is one of more than 275 law enforcement agencies with access to the Face Analysis Comparison & Examination System (FACES), a face recognition program maintained by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. Investigators may upload an image to search more than 25-million Florida driver's license photos and mugshots.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Orlando SentinelCenter on Privacy & Technology at Georgetown LawPinellas County Sheriff's Office
Atlantis Police Department
The Atlantis Police Department is one of more than 275 law enforcement agencies with access to the Face Analysis Comparison & Examination System (FACES), a face recognition program maintained by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. Investigators may upload an image to search more than 25-million Florida driver's license photos and mugshots.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Orlando SentinelCenter on Privacy & Technology at Georgetown LawPinellas County Sheriff's Office
The Atlantis Police Department has been using automated license plate readers since at least 2010.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): City of AtlantisThe Palm Beach Post
Jupiter Police Department
The Jupiter Police Department is one of more than 275 law enforcement agencies with access to the Face Analysis Comparison & Examination System (FACES), a face recognition program maintained by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. Investigators may upload an image to search more than 25-million Florida driver's license photos and mugshots.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Orlando SentinelCenter on Privacy & Technology at Georgetown LawPinellas County Sheriff's Office
The Jupiter Police Department purchased over 200 body-worn cameras and five-year contract with Axon in 2017 for $900,000.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): West Palm Beach TV 5
Tequesta Police Department
The Tequesta Police Department is one of more than 275 law enforcement agencies with access to the Face Analysis Comparison & Examination System (FACES), a face recognition program maintained by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. Investigators may upload an image to search more than 25-million Florida driver's license photos and mugshots.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Orlando SentinelCenter on Privacy & Technology at Georgetown LawPinellas County Sheriff's Office
The Tequesta Police Department has used automated license plate readers since at least 2014.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Village of Tequesta
Greenacres Department of Public Safety
The Greenacres Department of Public Safety is one of more than 275 law enforcement agencies with access to the Face Analysis Comparison & Examination System (FACES), a face recognition program maintained by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. Investigators may upload an image to search more than 25-million Florida driver's license photos and mugshots.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Orlando SentinelCenter on Privacy & Technology at Georgetown LawPinellas County Sheriff's Office
Ocean Ridge Police Department
The Ocean Ridge Police Department is one of more than 275 law enforcement agencies with access to the Face Analysis Comparison & Examination System (FACES), a face recognition program maintained by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. Investigators may upload an image to search more than 25-million Florida driver's license photos and mugshots.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Orlando SentinelCenter on Privacy & Technology at Georgetown LawPinellas County Sheriff's Office
Palm Beach Shores Police Department
The Palm Beach Shores Police Department is one of more than 275 law enforcement agencies with access to the Face Analysis Comparison & Examination System (FACES), a face recognition program maintained by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. Investigators may upload an image to search more than 25-million Florida driver's license photos and mugshots.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Orlando SentinelCenter on Privacy & Technology at Georgetown LawPinellas County Sheriff's Office
Boca Raton Police Services Department
The Boca Raton Police Services Department uses body-worn cameras, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's 2019 Criminal Justice Agency Profile Report.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Highland Beach Police Department
The Highland Beach Police Department uses body-worn cameras, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's 2019 Criminal Justice Agency Profile Report.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Lake Clarke Shores Police Department
The Lake Clarke Shores Police Department uses body-worn cameras, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's 2019 Criminal Justice Agency Profile Report.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Manalapan Police Department
The Manalapan Police Department uses body-worn cameras, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's 2019 Criminal Justice Agency Profile Report.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Florida International University Parking and Transportation
Florida International University Parking and Transportation has used automated license plate readers for parking enforcement since around 2015.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): University Press
Source: EFF Atlas of Surveillance (Electronic Frontier Foundation & University of Nevada, Reno — Reynolds School of Journalism) · CC BY 4.0 · retrieved July 2026