Jefferson County

The Louisville Metro Police Department has used automated license plate readers since at least 2007.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): ACLUWDRB

The Louisville Metro Police Department launched a $3-million body-worn camera program in 2015.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WFPL

The Louisville Metro Police Department uses Axon's camera registry.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WDRBAxon

In August 2022,the Jefferson Mall installed surveillance cameras with facial recognition technology that can be monitored by the Louisville Metro Police Department.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WDRB

The Louisville Metro Police Department has operated a real-time crime center since 2014.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Louisville Future

In 2017, the Louisville Metro Police Department spent $479,000 on ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology. The next year, the agency announced plans to dispatch drones to respond to ShotSpotter alerts.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WFPLGovTech

The Louisville Metro Police Department has used predictive policing technology since 2016.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): LouisvilleKY.govWave 3 News

The St. Matthews Police Department plans to install Flock Safety cameras.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WHAS 11

The St. Matthews Police Department received a Small, Rural, and Tribal Body-Worn Camera Program grant for $88,000 for 44 body-worn cameras in 2023.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Justice & Security StrategiesJustice & Security Strategies

The St. Matthews Police Department has implemented a policy for using face recognition technology.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): The St. Matthews Police DepartmentKentucky Justice & Public Safety Cabinet

The Jeffersontown Police Department operates 32 Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department

The Jeffersontown Police Department operates one 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 Collegewww.faa.gov

In 2014, the Hillview Police Department purchased body-worn cameras from Axon.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Axon press release

The Indian Hills Police Department operates 12 Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office operates 14 Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department

The Louisville International Airport Police Department And Fire operates 13 Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department

Louisville Metropolitan Police Department has been using drones since at least 2024 and launched a drone as first responder program in 2025.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WDRBWAVE 3Louisville Public Media

The Lyndon Police Department has implemented a policy for using face recognition technology.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): The Lyndon Police DepartmentKentucky Justice & Public Safety Cabinet

The Middletown Police Department has implemented a policy for using face recognition technology.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): The Middletown Police DepartmentKentucky Justice & Public Safety Cabinet

The Shively Police Department operates 15 Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department

The University of Louisville Police Department operates 15 Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department