Oakland County
County record. Includes every city and agency within Oakland 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
Oakland County Sheriff's Office
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office operates two drones as of 2015, 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 Collegeregistry.faa.gov
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office has desktop access to Michigan State Police's face recognition system, the Statewide Network of Agency Photos (SNAP).
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Michigan State PoliceMichigan State PoliceMichigan State Police
Oakland County Sheriff’s Office
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office uses Flock Safety automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Royal Oak Police Department Memo
Farmington Hills Police Department
The Farmington Hills Police Department planned to install 40 Flock Safety automated license plate readers in 2023.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Fox 2
The U.S. Department of Justice awarded $148,000 to the Farmington Hills Police Department in 2019 as part of the Bureau of Justice Assistance's body-worn camera grant program.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): U.S Department of Justice
The Farmington Hills Police Department operates two DJI drones 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.hometownlife.comwww.ci.farmington-hills.mi.us
The Farmington Hills Police Department has desktop access to Michigan State Police's face recognition system, the Statewide Network of Agency Photos (SNAP).
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Michigan State PoliceMichigan State PoliceMichigan State Police
Auburn Hills Police Department
The Auburn Hills Police Department uses Flock Safety automated license plate readers, according to the Royal Oak Chief of Police.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Oakland County Times
The Auburn Hills Police Department received approval to purchase Panasonic MK3 body worn cameras with asset forfeiture funds in March 2021.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Auburn Hills City Council
The Auburn Hills Police Department has desktop access to Michigan State Police's face recognition system, the Statewide Network of Agency Photos (SNAP).
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Michigan State PoliceMichigan State PoliceMichigan State Police
Birmingham Police Department
The Birmingham Police Department uses Flock Safety automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Royal Oak Police Department MemoDowntown Newsmagazine
The Birmingham City Commissioners approved the purchase 40 WatchGuard body-worn cameras by the Birmingham Police Department for $60,000 in June 2020
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Downtown News Magazine
The Birmingham Police Department has desktop access to Michigan State Police's face recognition system, the Statewide Network of Agency Photos (SNAP).
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Michigan State PoliceMichigan State PoliceMichigan State Police
Ferndale Police Department
As of April 2024, the Ferndale Police Department operates 16 Flock Safety automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Flock SafetyThe News & ObserverThe News & Observer
The Ferndale Police Department purchased 30 body-worn cameras at a cost of $120,000 in January 2018.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Oakland County TimesOakland County TimesDowntown News Magazine
The Ferndale Police Department has desktop access to Michigan State Police's face recognition system, the Statewide Network of Agency Photos (SNAP).
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Michigan State PoliceMichigan State PoliceMichigan State Police
Hazel Park Police Department
The Hazel Park Police Department uses Flock Safety automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Royal Oak Police Department Memo
The Hazel Park Police Department uses Axon body-worn cameras.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Oakland County TimesOakland Press
The Hazel Park Police Department has desktop access to Michigan State Police's face recognition system, the Statewide Network of Agency Photos (SNAP).
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Michigan State PoliceMichigan State PoliceMichigan State Police
Milford Police Department
The Milford Police Department operates 20 Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department
The Milford Police Department received a Small, Rural, and Tribal Body-Worn Camera Program grant for $42,000 for 21 body-worn cameras in 2023.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Justice & Security StrategiesJustice & Security Strategies
The Milford Police Department has desktop access to Michigan State Police's face recognition system, the Statewide Network of Agency Photos (SNAP).
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Michigan State PoliceMichigan State PoliceMichigan State Police
Novi Police Department
The Novi Police Department uses Flock Safety automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Royal Oak Police Department Memo
The Novi Police Department purchased a drone in 2022.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): City of Novi 2022-2023 BudgetCity of Novi
The Novi Police Department has desktop access to Michigan State Police's face recognition system, the Statewide Network of Agency Photos (SNAP).
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Michigan State PoliceMichigan State PoliceMichigan State Police
Royal Oak Police Department
The Royal Oak Police Department operates 10 Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department
The Royal Oak City Commisssion approved a $1 millio0,n five-year contract with Axon for police body-worn cameras in November 2019.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): C and G NewsDowntown News Magazine
The Royal Oak Police Department has desktop access to Michigan State Police's face recognition system, the Statewide Network of Agency Photos (SNAP).
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Michigan State PoliceMichigan State PoliceMichigan State Police
Bloomfield Township Police Department
The Bloomfield Township Police Department uses Flock Safety automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Royal Oak Police Department Memo
The Bloomfield Township Police Department has desktop access to Michigan State Police's face recognition system, the Statewide Network of Agency Photos (SNAP).
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Michigan State PoliceMichigan State PoliceMichigan State Police
Clawson Police Department
The Clawson Police Department operates four Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department
The Clawson Police Department purchased WatchGuard body-worn cameras in 2020 at an initial cost of $76,000.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): C and G News
Lathrup Village Police Department
The Lathrup Village Police Department operates four Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department
The Lathrup Village Police Department has desktop access to Michigan State Police's face recognition system, the Statewide Network of Agency Photos (SNAP).
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Michigan State PoliceMichigan State PoliceMichigan State Police
Madison Heights Police Department
The Madison Heights Police Department uses Flock Safety automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Royal Oak Police Department Memo
The Madison Heights Police Department operates four 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
Southfield Police Department
The Southfield Police Department uses Flock Safety automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Royal Oak Police Department Memo
The Southfield Police Department has desktop access to Michigan State Police's face recognition system, the Statewide Network of Agency Photos (SNAP).
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Michigan State PoliceMichigan State PoliceMichigan State Police
Troy Police Department
As of April 2024, the Troy Police Department operates 25 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 Troy Police Department has desktop access to Michigan State Police's face recognition system, the Statewide Network of Agency Photos (SNAP).
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Michigan State PoliceMichigan State PoliceMichigan State Police
West Bloomfield Police Department
The West Bloomfield Police Department uses Flock Safety automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Royal Oak Police Department Memo
The West Bloomfield Police Department operates one drone 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 Collegewww.hometownlife.com
White Lake Township Police Department
The White Lake Township Police Department uses Flock Safety automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Royal Oak Police Department Memo
The White Lake Township Police Department has desktop access to Michigan State Police's face recognition system, the Statewide Network of Agency Photos (SNAP).
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Michigan State PoliceMichigan State PoliceMichigan State Police
Wixom Police Department
The Wixom Police Department operates 10 Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department
The Wixom Police Department has desktop access to Michigan State Police's face recognition system, the Statewide Network of Agency Photos (SNAP).
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Michigan State PoliceMichigan State PoliceMichigan State Police
Wolverine Lake Police Department
As of April 2024, the Wolverine Lake Police Department operates three 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 Wolverine Lake Police Department has desktop access to Michigan State Police's face recognition system, the Statewide Network of Agency Photos (SNAP).
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Michigan State PoliceMichigan State PoliceMichigan State Police
Berkley Department Of Public Safety
The Berkley Department Of Public Safety has desktop access to Michigan State Police's face recognition system, the Statewide Network of Agency Photos (SNAP).
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Michigan State PoliceMichigan State PoliceMichigan State Police
Beverly Hills Department Of Public Safety
The Beverly Hills Department Of Public Safety has desktop access to Michigan State Police's face recognition system, the Statewide Network of Agency Photos (SNAP).
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Michigan State PoliceMichigan State PoliceMichigan State Police
Bloomfield Hills Department of Public Safety
The Bloomfield Hills Department of Public Safety has desktop access to Michigan State Police's face recognition system, the Statewide Network of Agency Photos (SNAP).
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Michigan State PoliceMichigan State PoliceMichigan State Police
CN North America Railroad Police
The CN North America Railroad Police has desktop access to Michigan State Police's face recognition system, the Statewide Network of Agency Photos (SNAP).
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Michigan State PoliceMichigan State PoliceMichigan State Police
Ecorse Police Department
The Ecorse Police Department has deployed body-worn cameras since at least 2016
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): News-HearldDetroit News
Farmington Department Of Public Safety
The Farmington Department Of Public Safety has desktop access to Michigan State Police's face recognition system, the Statewide Network of Agency Photos (SNAP).
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Michigan State PoliceMichigan State PoliceMichigan State Police
Franklin-Bingham Farms Police Department
The Franklin-Bingham Farms Police Department has desktop access to Michigan State Police's face recognition system, the Statewide Network of Agency Photos (SNAP).
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Michigan State PoliceMichigan State PoliceMichigan State Police
Holly Police Department
The Holly Police Department has desktop access to Michigan State Police's face recognition system, the Statewide Network of Agency Photos (SNAP).
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Michigan State PoliceMichigan State PoliceMichigan State Police
Huntington Woods Department of Public Safety
The Huntington Woods Department of Public Safety has desktop access to Michigan State Police's face recognition system, the Statewide Network of Agency Photos (SNAP).
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Michigan State PoliceMichigan State PoliceMichigan State Police
Keego Harbor Police Department
The Keego Harbor Police Department received a Small, Rural, and Tribal Body-Worn Camera Program grant for $20,000 for 10 body-worn cameras in 2023.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Justice & Security StrategiesJustice & Security Strategies
Lake Angelus Police Department
The Lake Angelus Police Department has desktop access to Michigan State Police's face recognition system, the Statewide Network of Agency Photos (SNAP).
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Michigan State PoliceMichigan State PoliceMichigan State Police
Lake Orion Police Department
The Lake Orion Police Department has desktop access to Michigan State Police's face recognition system, the Statewide Network of Agency Photos (SNAP).
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Michigan State PoliceMichigan State PoliceMichigan State Police
Northville Police Department
The Northville Police Department uses Watchguard body-worn cameras.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): The Oakland PressDowntown News Magazine
Oak Park Department Of Public Safety
The Oak Park Department Of Public Safety has desktop access to Michigan State Police's face recognition system, the Statewide Network of Agency Photos (SNAP).
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Michigan State PoliceMichigan State PoliceMichigan State Police
Oak Park Police Department
The Oak Park Police Department received a $560,000 Bureau of Justice Assistance grant in 2022, to purchase body-worn cameras.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): US Bureau of Justice Assistance
Oakland County Clemis
The Oakland County Clemis has desktop access to Michigan State Police's face recognition system, the Statewide Network of Agency Photos (SNAP).
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Michigan State PoliceMichigan State PoliceMichigan State Police
Oakland University Police Department
The Oakland University Police Department has desktop access to Michigan State Police's face recognition system, the Statewide Network of Agency Photos (SNAP).
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Michigan State PoliceMichigan State PoliceMichigan State Police
Orchard Lake Police Department
The Orchard Lake Police Department has desktop access to Michigan State Police's face recognition system, the Statewide Network of Agency Photos (SNAP).
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Michigan State PoliceMichigan State PoliceMichigan State Police
Oxford Police Department
The Oxford Police Department has desktop access to Michigan State Police's face recognition system, the Statewide Network of Agency Photos (SNAP).
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Michigan State PoliceMichigan State PoliceMichigan State Police
Shellby Township Police Department
The Shellby Township Police Department uses Flock Safety automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Royal Oak Police Department Memo
Sylvan Lake Police Department
The Sylvan Lake Police Department has desktop access to Michigan State Police's face recognition system, the Statewide Network of Agency Photos (SNAP).
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Michigan State PoliceMichigan State PoliceMichigan State Police
Walled Lake Police Department
The Walled Lake Police Department operates eight Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department
Waterford Police Department
The Waterford Township Police Department purchased 24 Safe-Fleet (3) Mobile-Vision BWX-100 body-worn cameras in July 2020.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): The Oakland PressWaterford Township Board of Trustees
Waterford Township Police Department
The Waterford Township Police Department uses Flock Safety automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Royal Oak Police Department Memo
West Bloomfield Township Police Department
The West Bloomfield Township Police Department has desktop access to Michigan State Police's face recognition system, the Statewide Network of Agency Photos (SNAP).
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Michigan State PoliceMichigan State PoliceMichigan State Police
Source: EFF Atlas of Surveillance (Electronic Frontier Foundation & University of Nevada, Reno — Reynolds School of Journalism) · CC BY 4.0 · retrieved July 2026
In the press
Coverage naming Oakland County or a jurisdiction within it.