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The Framingham Police Department uses Flock Safety automated license plate reades.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Flock Safety

The Framingham Police Department received a $17,987 grant from the state of Massachusetts for body-worn cameras in 2024. The agency also received a $211,300 grant in 2023.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Commonwealth of Massachusetts WebsiteMassachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Securitysource

The Framingham Police Department's SafeCam program is a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): City of Framingham

The Framingham Police Department in Massachusetts received a $122,725 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Kevin and Avonte program to acquire drones.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Patch

The Cambridge Police Department received city council approval to acquire 15 to 20 fixed automated license plate reader cameras in February 2025. The agency suspended use of the technology over data sharing practices in October 2025.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Harvard CrimsonCambridge MACBS News

The Cambridge Police Department received a $243,689 grant from the state of Massachusetts for body-worn cameras in 2024.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security

The Cambridge Police Department began using Shotspotter gunshot detection technology in 2014.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Cambridge MA

The Massachusetts State Police has been using body-worn cameras since 2021.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Boston 25 NewsMass LiveWWLP

The Massachusetts State Police purchased a cell-site simulator in 2024.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): The Shoestring

The Massachusetts State Police Department operates five 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 Collegesource

The Somerville Police Department has automated license plate readers in operation since 2015.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Somerville Police DepartmentCity of SomervilleELSAG

The Somerville Police Department has body-worn cameras.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): The Tufts DailyCity of Somerville

The Somerville Police Department uses ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): ShotspotterSomerville Police Department

The Lowell Police Department operates 39 Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department

On December 30, 2021 the Massachusetts Governor announced an award of $29,935 to the Lowell Police Department for its body-worn camera program.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security

The Malden Police Department acquired automated license plate readers in 2010.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Boston.comThe Patriot LedgerELSAG

The State of Massachusettes awarded $95,024 in 2021 and $38,250.00 in FY23 to the Malden Police Department for its body-worn camera program.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and SecurityState of Massachusetts

The Natick Police Department shared data collected using Vigilant Solutions automated license plate readers with 65 other law enforcement agencies, according to documents produced in 2020.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): MuckRock

The Natick Police Department operates one drone as of 2018, 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.esri.com

The North Reading Police Department received a $148,195 grant from the state of Massachusetts for body-worn cameras in 2024. The agency was awarded a grant of $101,994.98 in 2021 and $133,994.98 in 2023.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and SecurityMassachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and SecurityMassachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security

The North Reading Police Department has a drone unit.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): North Reading Police Department

The Stow Police Department uses Flock Safety automated license plate readers.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Flock Safety

On December 30, 2021 the Massachusetts Governor announced an award of $34,670 to the Stow Police Department for its body-worn camera program. The Stow Police Department also received a Small, Rural, and Tribal Body-Worn Camera Program grant for $18,158 for 20 body-worn cameras in 2023.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and SecurityJustice & Security StrategiesJustice & Security Strategies

The Tewksbury Police Department is in­stalling 13 Flock Safety license plate readers.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Town Crier

The Tewksbury Police Department operates one DJI Matrice 210 drone as of 2018, 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.eagletribune.com

The Wakefield Police Department acquired its first automated license plate reader in 2009.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Wakefield Police DepartmentELSAG

The Wakefield Police Department received $100,000 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance to purchase 50 body-worn cameras through the 2022 Small, Rural, Tribal BWC Microgrant program. On December 30, 2021 the Massachusetts Governor announced an award of $74,712 to the Wakefield Police Department for its body-worn camera program.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Small, Rural, and Tribal Body-Worn Camera microgrant grantee listMassachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security

The Woburn Police Department has about a dozen fixed automated license plate readers costing about $3,000 each.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Daily Times Chronicle

The Woburn Police Department began their drone program in 2023 after receiving a grant in 2022.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): City of WoburnWoburn Police Department

The Acton Police Department received a $135,751 state grant to purchase body-worn cameras in 2023.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Commonwealth of Massachusetts Website

On December 30, 2021 the Massachusetts Governor announced an award of $43,035 to the Arlington Police Department for its body-worn camera program.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security

The Ashland Police Department acquired automated license plate readers in 2010.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): The Metro West Daily NewsELSAG

The Bedford Police Department received a $81,750 grant from the state of Massachusetts for body-worn cameras in 2024.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security

The Boxborough Police Department received a grant of $22,908.00 from the Massachusetts FY23 Body-Worn Cameras (BWC) Grant Program.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security

The Burlington Police Department received a $8,208 grant from the state of Massachusetts for body-worn cameras in 2024. The agency also received an award of $184,282.01 in 2021.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and SecurityMassachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Securitysource

The Carlisle Police Department received $19,134 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance to purchase 15 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

The Everett Police Department began using ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology in 2014.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Everett Police

The Holliston Police Department received a $75,200 state grant to purchase body-worn cameras in 2023.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Commonwealth of Massachusetts Website

The Hopkinton Police Department maintains a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Town of Hopkinton

The Littleton Police Department received a $150,048 state grant to purchase body-worn cameras in 2023.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Commonwealth of Massachusetts Website

The Marlborough Police Department's SafeCam program is a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): City of Marlborough

The Medford Police Department signed a five-year deal, totalling $330,000, with Motorola Solutions to supply body-worn cameras in 2022.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Tufts Daily

The Newton Police Department has had DJI drones since 2022, and there were eight licensed pilots as of 2024.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Fig City News

The Sherborn Police Department received a $73,650 state grant to purchase body-worn cameras in 2023.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Commonwealth of Massachusetts Website

The Stoneham Police Department received a $249,957 grant from the state of Massachusetts for body-worn cameras in 2024.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security

On December 30, 2021 the Massachusetts Governor announced an award of $35,500 to the Sudbury Police Department for its body-worn camera program.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security

The Waltham Police Department has DJI drones.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): City of WalthamWaltham Police Department FacebookWaltham Police Department Facebook

The Watertown Police Department received a $234,237 grant from the state of Massachusetts for body-worn cameras in 2024.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security

On December 30, 2021 the Massachusetts Governor announced an award of $48,400 to the Wayland Police Department for its body-worn camera program.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security

On December 30, 2021 the Massachusetts Governor announced an award of $49,955 to the Wilmington Police Department for its body-worn camera program.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security