Volusia County
County record. Includes every city and agency within Volusia 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
Edgewater Police Department
The Edgewater Police Department operates 14 Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department
The Edgewater Police Department operates two Condor cameras from Flock Safety as of September 2025. The cameras are paired with video analytics software.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department
The Edgewater Police Department uses drones.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Florida SenateEdgewater Police Department FacebookEdgewater Echo
The Edgewater 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
In 2015, Edgewater Police Department was outfitted with body-worn cameras after the Edgewater City Council unanimously agreed to a five-year, $56,000 deal with Axon.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Flager County NeighborsDatona-Beach News Journal
Holly Hill Police Department
The Holly Hill Police Department operates eight Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department
The Holly Hill 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.news-journalonline.com
Daytona Beach Shores Department Of Public Safety
The Daytona Beach Shores Department Of Public Safety operates six Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department
Daytona Beach Police Department
The Daytona Beach Police Department operates a Drone as First Responder (DFR) program.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): UAV CoachCenter for the Study of the Drone at Bard Collegewww.news-journalonline.com
The Dayton Beach Police Department purchased 32 Flock Safety automatic license plate readers in 2023.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): City of Daytona Beach Commissioner's Minutes
The Daytona 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 Daytona Beach Police Department ordered 50 Axon body-worn cameras in 2015.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): AxonUS Department of Justice
The Daytona Beach Police Department implemented a real-time crime center in June 2014.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Daytona Beach Public RecordsDaytona Beach City
Volusia County Sheriff's Department
The Volusia County Sheriff's Department utilizes the Fusus camera registry and video integration system.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): FususVolusia County Sheriff's Department
Port Orange Police Department
The Port Orange Police Department purchased Flock Safety automated license plate readers in 2022, but have been using the technology since at least 2017.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): City of Port Orange websiteLocal News 6Daytona Beach News-Journal
The Port Orange 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 Port Orange Police Department began using Axon body-worn cameras in 2016.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Port Orange Police Department Annual ReportDaytona Beach News JournalWNDB, News Daytona Beach
Ponce Inlet Police Department
The Ponce Inlet Police Department uses automated license plate readers to "keep track of every single vehicle that enters and exits" the town, according to Mayor Gary Smith.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Town of Ponce InletNews 6
The Ponce Inlet Police Department uses body-worn cameras.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): The Daytona Beach News-Journalclickorlando.com, News 6
Ormond Beach Police Department
The Ormond Beach Police Department purchased an automated license plate reader trailer in 2021 from NDI Techonology with a $12,678 grant from the U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): City of Ormond Beach Commission Meeting AgendaU.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance Award Notice
The Ormond 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 Ormond 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
New Smyrna Beach Police Department
The New Smyrna Police Department uses drones.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): New Smyrna Beach Police DepartmentNew Smyrna Beach Police DepartmentDaytona Beach News-Journal
The New Smyrna 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 New Smyrna Beach Police Department uses automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): 47 ABCFlorida Headline News
The New Smyrna 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
South Daytona Police Department
The South Daytona Police created a drone unit in 2020, with two drones purchased with asset forfeiture funds.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Florida SenateCity of South Daytona Facebook pageThe Insider
The South Daytona 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 South Daytona 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 South Daytona Police Department uses NDI automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): NDI Recognition systems Facebook pagenews journal online
Daytona Beach Shores Department of Public Safety
The Daytona Beach Shores 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.news-journalonline.com
The Daytona 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
The Daytona Beach Shores Public Safety 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
Volusia County Sheriff's Office
The Volusia County Sheriff's Office operates one DJI Phantom 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 Sheriffs Associationwww.fox35orlando.com
In January 2020, the Volusia County Sheriff's Office completed a free 90-day trial of Clearview AI face recognition technology then paid $10,000 for six one-year licenses to continue using the system.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Daytona Beach News-JournalTampa Bay Times
The Volusia County Sheriff's Office launched its $600,000 real-time crime center in 2019, paid for with drug forfeiture funds. The RTCC us staffed by four crime analysts who give real time information to officers as they arrive at a crime scene. The analysts have access to live video feeds from businesses and surveillance cameras around the city, automated license plate readers, and calls for service.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Hometown NewsGovernment TechnologyDaytona Beach Police Department
The Volusia County Sheriff's Office 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
As of 2018, the Volusia County Sheriff's Office has 12 automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WKMG ClickOrlandoCity of Deltona
Orange City Police Department
The Orange City 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 Orange City Police Department uses body-worn caeras.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): The Ledger
DeLand Police Department
The DeLand 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
Deland Police Department
The Deland 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 Deland Police Department operates a camera registry via CRIMEWATCH.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): CRIMEWATCH
Voluisa Sheriff's Department
The Voluisa Sheriff's Department maintains a camera registry via Axon.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Axon
Source: EFF Atlas of Surveillance (Electronic Frontier Foundation & University of Nevada, Reno — Reynolds School of Journalism) · CC BY 4.0 · retrieved July 2026