Wayne County
County record. Includes every city and agency within Wayne 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
Taylor Police Department
The Taylor Police Department operates 50 Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department
The Taylor Police Department operates 55 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 Taylor Police Department uses drones and has a drone-as-first responder program.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WXYZ
The Taylor 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
The Taylor Police Department uses Axon body-worn cameras.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Belleville IndependentThe News-Herald
Garden City Police Department
The Garden City Police Department operates 26 Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department
The Garden City Police Department received approval to purchase Axon body-worn cameras in 2015. The Garden City Police Department also received a Small, Rural, and Tribal Body-Worn Camera Program grant for $76,000.00 for 38 body-worn cameras in 2023.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Hometown LifeGarden City Police Deparmtent Facebook pageJustice & Security Strategies
The Garden City 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
Romulus Police Department
The Romulus Police Department operates 26 Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department
The Romulus 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
The Romulus Police Department uses body-worn cameras.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): The Oakland PressRomulus Police Department Facebook page
Westland Police Department
The Westland Police Department operates 32 Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department
The Westland 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
The Westland Police Department purchased 81 Axon body-worn cameras in July 2018.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Hometown LifeBelleville IndependentDetroit News
Wyandotte Police Department
The Wyandotte Police Department operates 20 Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department
The Wyandotte 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
The Wyandotte Police Department uses Axon body-worn cameras
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Wyandotte Police Facebook PageWXYZBidnet
Ecorse Police Department
The Ecorse Police Department operates 17 Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department
The Ecorse 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 Township Police Department
The Northville Township Police Department operates 15 Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department
The Northville 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
Brownstown Township Police Department
The Brownstown Township Police Department operates 25 Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department
Hamtramck Police Department
The Hamtramck Police Department operates 15 Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department
Plymouth Police Department
The Plymouth Police Department operates four Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department
Dearborn Police Department
The Dearborn Police Department established a real-time crime center in 2025.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WDIV Local 4CBS News
The Dearborn Police Department has had drones since at least 2024.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Fox 2 DetroitThe Detroit News
The Dearborn Police Department has mobile and 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
The Dearborn Police Department uses BriefCam video analytics.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Press and Guide
The Dearborn Police Department purchased a mobile license plate reader in 2018 with $45,000 in funds from the Auto Theft Prevention Authority.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): City of Dearborn
The U.S. Department of Justice awarded $59,571 to the Dearborn Police Department in 2015 as part of the Bureau of Justice Assistance's body-worn camera grant program.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): U.S Department of Justice
Allen Park Police Department
As of April 2024, the Allen Park Police Department operates 13 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 Allen 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
The Allen Park Police Department WatchGuard body-worn cameras and in-car cameras in 2020 using a combination of state grant money and asset forfeiture funds.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Downtown River Times
River Rouge Police Department
As of April 2024, the River Rouge Police Department operates 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 River Rouge 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
The River Rouge Police Department began using Watchguard body-worn cameras in 2016.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WDIVMichigan Chronicle
Sumpter Township Police Department
As of April 2024, the Sumpter Township 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
The Sumpter 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
The Sumpter Township Police Department uses body-worn cameras.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Belleville IndependentFacebook
Highland Park Police Department
As of April 2024, the Highland Park Police Department operates 14 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 Highland Park Police Department has mobile and 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
Dearborn Heights Police Department
The Dearborn Heights Police Department uses Flock Safety automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Royal Oak Police Department Memo
The Dearborn Heights 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
Redford Township Police Department
The Redford Township Police Department uses Flock Safety automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Royal Oak Police Department Memo
The Redford 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
Gibraltar Police Department
The Gibraltar Police Department began using LensLock body-worn cameras in November 2022.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): News Herald
The Gibraltar 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
Wayne County Prosecutor's Office
The Wayne County Prosecutor'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
Wayne County Sheriff's Office
The Wayne 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
Wayne Police Department
The Wayne 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
Officers in the Wayne Police Department wear body-worn cameras.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Wayne Police Department Facebook page
Detroit Police Department
The Detroit 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
The Detroit Police Department launched its latest deployment of ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology in March 2021. The sensors were primarily installed in a 6.5-square-mile area covering the city's Eights and Ninth precincts. Previously, the agency had tested ShotSpotter in 2014, but did not continue the program after the initial 15-month trial period.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Bridge DetroitFox 2 Detroit
The Detroit Police Department signed a contract with DataWorks Plus for real-time face recognition in 2017. The contract was renewed in September 2020.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Detroit Metro TimesMuckRockDetroit News
The Detroit Police Department operates one drone, 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 Collegedetroitmi.gov
The Detroit Police Department uses BriefCam video analytics software.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): City Council of LansingBriefCam
The Detroit Police Department opened its real-time crime center in 2016 . The RTCC accesses more than 500 cameras from at least 229 businesses through a program called "Project Green Light", where businesses agreed to pay for and install security cameras that feed directly into the RTCC. The Detroit Police Department also runs the Neighborhood Real-Time Intelligence Program—a $9 million initiative that uses local and federal traffic modernization funds to put high-definition cameras at various intersections in the neighborhoods. The DPD's RTCC also employs face recognition technology from DataWorks Plus and automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Detroit Free PressWXYZ DetroitThe Neighborhoods
The U.S. Department of Justice awarded $1,000,000 to the Detroit Police Department in 2015 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 Detroit Police Department has used automated license plate readers since 2010.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): MLive
Grosse Pointe Shores Police Department
The Grosse Pointe Shores 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
The Gross Pointe Shores Department of Public Safety maintains a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Grosse Pointe Shores Department of Public Safety
Harper Woods Police Department
The Harper Woods 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
The Harpers Woods Police Department has used body-worn cameras since at least 2016.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Detroit Free PressHarpers Wood Police Facebook page
Huron Township Police Department
The Huron 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
The Huron Township Police Department began using body-worn cameras in 2016.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Monroe News
Inkster Police Department
The Inkster 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
The Inkster Police Department deployed 35 body-worn cameras in May 2016. In 2018 the U.S. Department of Justice awarded $97,500 to the Inkster Police Department in 2018 as part of the Bureau of Justice Assistance's body-worn camera grant program.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): The Detroit NewsU.S Department of Justice
Lincoln Park Police Department
The Lincoln 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
The Lincoln Park Police Department received a $40,000 federal grant in 2013 to purchase three automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009
Livonia Police Department
The Livonia 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
The Livonia Police Department uses body-worn cameras.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Belleville Independent
Riverview Police Department
The Riverview 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
The Riverview Police Department received approval to purchase Axon body-worn cameras in March 2021.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Downtown Sunday Times
Southgate Police Department
The Southgate 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
The Southgate Police Department received approval to purchase 42 Axon body-worn cameras in December 2020.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Southgate City Council
Woodhaven Police Department
The Woodhaven 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
The Woodhaven Police Department purchased 22 Watchguard body-worn cameras in 2020.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Woodhaven City CouncilWoodhaven City Council
22nd District Court
The 22nd District Court 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
Belleville Police Department
The Belleville 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
CSX Transport Railroad Police
The CSX Transport 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
Canton Police Department
The Canton Police Department has mobile and 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
Detroit Public Schools Police Department
The Detroit Public Schools 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
Flat Rock Police Department
The Flat Rock 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
Grosse Ile Township Police Department
The Grosse Ile 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
Grosse Pointe Department Of Public Safety
The Grosse Pointe 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
Grosse Pointe Farms Department of Public Safety
The Grosse Pointe Farms 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
Grosse Pointe Woods Department of Public Safety
The Grosse Pointe 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
Melvindale Police Department
The Melvindale 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
Norfolk Southern Railroad Police Department
The Norfolk Southern Railroad 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
Plymouth Township Police Department
The Plymouth 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
Rockwood Police Department
The Rockwood 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
Trenton Police Department
The Trenton 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
Wayne County Airport Police Department
The Wayne County Airport 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
Wayne State University Police
The Wayne State University 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
Brownstown Police Department
The Brownstown Police Department received $40,000 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance to purchase 20 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
Van Buren Township Police Department
The Van Buren Township Board of Trustees approved a $75,000 contract with Flock Safety for 30 automated license plate readers in November 2021.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Belleville-Area Independent
The Van Buren Township Police Department purchased 35 WatchGuard body-worn cameras for $45,000 in 2019.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): The Belleville-Area Independent
Canton Township Police Department
The Canton Township Police Department began using Vigilant Solution automated license plate readers in 2018.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Canton Board of TrusteesCanton Board of TrusteesCanton Township
The Canton Township Police Department uses body-worn cameras.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Belleville IndependentClarion Ledger
U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Detroit Metro Airport
The Detroit Metro Airport is one of 18 airports where Customs and Border Protection is using face recognition technology as of March 2019. An executive order signed by Pres. Trump in 2019 requires Customs and Border Protection to install face recognition technology at the United States' top 20 airports by 2021.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): BuzzfeedTechCrunch
Grosse Ile Police
The Grosse Ile Police scanned 1,778,886 license plates in 2019 using Vigilant Solutions automated license plate readers. The agency has used ALPRs since 2011.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): MuckRockTrenton Tribune
Source: EFF Atlas of Surveillance (Electronic Frontier Foundation & University of Nevada, Reno — Reynolds School of Journalism) · CC BY 4.0 · retrieved July 2026