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The Detroit Police Department has used automated license plate readers since 2010.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): MLive

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 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 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 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 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 Detroit Police Department uses BriefCam video analytics software.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): City Council of LansingBriefCam

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 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

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 established a real-time crime center in 2025.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WDIV Local 4CBS News

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 uses Axon body-worn cameras.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Belleville IndependentThe News-Herald

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 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

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 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

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 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

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 began using Watchguard body-worn cameras in 2016.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WDIVMichigan Chronicle

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 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 uses body-worn cameras.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): The Oakland PressRomulus Police Department Facebook page

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

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 uses body-worn cameras.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Belleville IndependentFacebook

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 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 purchased 81 Axon body-worn cameras in July 2018.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Hometown LifeBelleville IndependentDetroit News

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 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 uses Axon body-worn cameras

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Wyandotte Police Facebook PageWXYZBidnet

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 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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

The Huron Township Police Department began using body-worn cameras in 2016.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Monroe News

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 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

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 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

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 Livonia Police Department uses body-worn cameras.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Belleville Independent

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 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

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

The Riverview Police Department received approval to purchase Axon body-worn cameras in March 2021.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Downtown Sunday Times

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 Southgate Police Department received approval to purchase 42 Axon body-worn cameras in December 2020.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Southgate City Council

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 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

Officers in the Wayne Police Department wear body-worn cameras.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Wayne Police Department Facebook page

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

The Woodhaven Police Department purchased 22 Watchguard body-worn cameras in 2020.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Woodhaven City CouncilWoodhaven City Council

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Sources (via the EFF Atlas): C and G News

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

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

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro 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

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

The Plymouth Police Department operates four Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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