Hennepin County
County record. Includes every city and agency within Hennepin 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
South Lake Minnetonka Police Department
The South Lake Minnetonka Police Department operates four Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department
The South Lake Minnetonka Police Department has 16 WatchGuard body-worn cameras, according to a 2022 audit.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Rampart Audit LLCSouth Lake Minnetonka Police Department
Medina Police Department
The Medina Police Department uses automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): MN Department of Public Safety
The Medina Police Department has 14 WatchGuard body-worn cameras, according to a 2024 audit.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): City of Medina - Medina Police DepartmentLynn Lembcke ConsultingMinn. Legislature - Legislative Commission on Data Practices
The Medina Police Department maintains a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras through Motorola Solutions' CityProtect platform.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): CityProtect
Orono Police Department
The Orono Police Department uses automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): MN Department of Public Safety
The Orono Police Department spent $734.95 on its unmanned aerial vehicle program in 2023 and flew a drone 59 times without a warrant that year.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Minnesota Department of Public SafetyMinnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
The Orono Police Department uses WatchGuard body-worn cameras, according to a 2023 audit.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): City of Orono - Orono Police DepartmentMinnesota Security Consortium (MNSec)
Plymouth Police Department
The Plymouth Police Department uses automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): MN Department of Public Safety
The Plymouth Police Department spent $2,000 on drones in 2023.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Minnesota Department of Public SafetyMinnesota Bureau of Criminal ApprehensionCenter for the Study of the Drone at Bard College
The Plymouth Police Department uses WatchGuard Vista body-worn cameras.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Plymouth Police DepartmentCCX MediaCity of Plymouth, MN - Local Government's Facebook Page
West Hennepin Public Safety Department
The West Hennepin Public Safety Department uses automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): MN Department of Public Safety
The West Hennepin Public Safety Department has 12 Panasonic body-worn cameras, according to a 2024 audit.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Lynn Lembcke ConsultingWest Hennepin Public Safety Department
The West Hennepin Public Safety Department has an unmanned aerial vehicle program, according to a 2021 report from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
Hopkins Police Department
The Hopkins Police Department uses automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): MN Department of Public Safety
The Hopkins Police Department uses Motorola body-worn cameras, according to a 2024 audit.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): City of Hopkins - Hopkins Police DepartmentMinnesota Security Consortium (MNSec)
Robbinsdale Police Department
The Robbinsdale Police Department uses automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): MN Department of Public Safety
The Robbinsdale Police Department uses Getac body-worn cameras, according to a 2024 audit.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): City of Robbinsdale - Robbinsdale Police DepartmentMinnesota Security Consortium (MNSec)City of Robbinsdale - Robbinsdale Police DepartmentMinnesota Security Consortium (MNSec)City of Robbinsdale - Robbinsdale Police DepartmentMinnesota Security Consortium (MNSec)
Corcoran Police Department
The Corcoran Police Department uses Flock Safety automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Flock Safety
The Corcoran Police Department uses WatchGuard body-worn cameras, according to a 2023 audit.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): City of Corcoran - Corcoran Police DepartmentMinnesota Security Consortium (MNSec)
Minnetonka Police Department
The Minnetonka Police Department uses drones and launched Minnesota's first drone-as-first responder program in 2025.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Minnesota Star TribuneWCCO
The Minnetonka Police Department has 63 Motorola body-worn cameras, according to a 2023 audit.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): City of Minnetonka - Minnetonka Police Department
The Minnetonka Police Department disclosed to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension that it uses automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Minnesota Bureau of Criminal ApprehensionLOGIS
Brooklyn Center Police Department
The Brooklyn Center Police Department uses Getac body-worn cameras, according to a 2024 audit.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): City of Brooklyn Center - Brooklyn Center Police DepartmentMinnesota Security Consortium (MNSec)City of Brooklyn Center - Brooklyn Center Police DepartmentTrue Blue Services, LLC
The Brooklyn Center Police Department disclosed to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension that it uses automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Minnesota Bureau of Criminal ApprehensionLOGISBrooklyn Center Police Department
Rogers Police Department
The Rogers Police Department has 28 Axon body-worn cameras, according to a 2024 audit.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): City of Rogers - Rogers Police DepartmentRampart Audit LLC
The Rogers Police Department operates eight automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): State of Minnesota
Richfield Police Department
The Richfield Police Department uses Motorola body-worn cameras, according to a 2024 audit.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): City of Richfield - Richfield Police DepartmentMinn. Legislature - Legislative Commission on Data PracticesMinnesota Security Consortium (MNSec)
The Richfield Police Department disclosed to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension that it uses automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Minnesota Bureau of Criminal ApprehensionLOGIS
Hennepin County Sheriff's Office
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office spent $7,000 on drones in 2023.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Minnesota Department of Public SafetyMinnesota Bureau of Criminal ApprehensionCenter for the Study of the Drone at Bard College
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office has 758 Axon body-worn cameras, according to a 2022 audit.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Hennepin County - Hennepin County Sheriff's OfficeLynn Lembcke Consulting
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office has been using face recognition software since 2013.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Buzzfeed NewsTony WebsterBuzzfeed News
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office has used automated license plate readers since at least 2013.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Hennepin County Sheriff's OfficeStar TribuneMinnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office acquired a Kingfish cell-site simulator from Harris Corp. in 2010.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): VocativKevin CollierMinneapolis Star-Tribune
Minneapolis Police Department
The Minneapolis Police Department operated drones as of 2023.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Minnesota Department of Public Safety
The Minneapolis Police Department uses body-worn cameras, according to a 2021 audit.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): City of MinneapolisWildcard Corp.Minn. Legislature - Legislative Commission on Data PracticesCity of Minneapolis
The Minneapolis Police Department has been using ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology since 2007. It expanded its use of ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology to encompass a wider area in 2019.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Minneapolis GovernmentBuzzfeed NewsCity of Minneapolis
The Minneapolis Police Department has been using automated license plate readers since at least 2009.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Buzzfeed NewsMuckRock
The Minneapolis Police Department uses Milestone software to analyze the video motions captured by video surveillance cameras.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Buzzfeed News
The Minneapolis Police Department's opened the Strategic Information Center in April 2020. The RTCC uses the Fusus Unified Awareness platform. Analysts can access the 911 and dispatch system, video feeds from around the city, ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology, a network of video cameras and other data systems.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): FususCBS Minnesota
The Minneapolis Police Department began using predictive policing as early as 2011 and acquired the Group Violence Intervention predictive policing system in 2016.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Bearing ArmsOffice of Justice Programs
The Minneapolis Police Department maintains a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): City of Minneapolis
Golden Valley Police Department
The Golden Valley Police Department used a drone at least 20 times in 2023.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Minnesota Department of Public SafetyMinnesota Bureau of Criminal ApprehensionCenter for the Study of the Drone at Bard College
The Golden Valley Police Department uses body-worn cameras.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Golden Valley Police DepartmentCity of Golden Valley, MN Police Department's Facebook Page
The Golden Valley Police Department disclosed to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension that it uses automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Minnesota Bureau of Criminal ApprehensionLOGIS
The Golden Valley Police Department maintains a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): City of Golden Valley
Bloomington Police Department
The Bloomington Police Department spent $7990 on its unmanned aerial vehicle program in 2023 and flew a drone 51 times without a warrant that year.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Minnesota Department of Public SafetyMinnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
The Bloomington Police Department has 289 Axon body-worn cameras, according to a 2023 audit.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Lynn Lembcke ConsultingCity of Bloomington - Bloomington Police DepartmentLynn Lembcke ConsultingMinn. Legislature - Legislative Commission on Data Practices
The Bloomington Police Department disclosed to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension that it uses automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Minnesota Bureau of Criminal ApprehensionLOGIS
Brooklyn Park Police Department
The Brooklyn Park Police Department operated drones as of 2023.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Minnesota Department of Public Safety
The Brooklyn Park Police Department has 106 L3 body-worn cameras, according to a 2022 audit.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Lynn Lembcke Consulting
The Brooklyn Park Police Department disclosed to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension that it uses automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Minnesota Bureau of Criminal ApprehensionSun Post
Champlin Police Department
The Champlin Police Department operated drones as of 2023.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Minnesota Department of Public Safety
The U.S. Department of Justice awarded $45,000 to the Champlin Police Department in 2018 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 Champlin Police Department uses automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
Eden Prairie Police Department
The Eden Prairie Police Department spent $14369.78 on its unmanned aerial vehicle program in 2023 and flew a drone 53 times without a warrant that year.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Minnesota Department of Public SafetyMinnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
The Eden Prairie Police Department has 53 Motorola body-worn cameras, according to a 2024 audit.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): City of Eden Prairie - Eden Prairie Police DepartmentLocal Government Information Systems (LOGIS)
The Eden Prairie Police Department purchased four automed license plate readers for squad cars in 2017 and purchased an addition 13 ALPRs for $20,000 in late 2021.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Eden Prairie Local NewsLOGISMinnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
Edina Police Department
The Edina Police Department used a drone at least 83 times in 2023.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Minnesota Department of Public SafetyMinnesota Bureau of Criminal ApprehensionCenter for the Study of the Drone at Bard College
As of April 2024, the Edina Police Department operates 19 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 Edina Police Department uses WatchGuard body-worn cameras, according to a 2022 audit.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Minn. Legislature - Legislative Commission on Data Practices
Maple Grove Police Department
The Maple Grove Police Department operated drones as of 2023.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Minnesota Department of Public Safety
As of April 2024, the Maple Grove Police Department operates one Flock Safety automated license plate reader. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Flock SafetyThe News & ObserverThe News & Observer
The Maple Grove Police Department has 94 Axon body-worn cameras, according to a 2023 audit.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): City of Maple Grove - Maple Grove Police DepartmentLocal Government Information Systems (LOGIS)
St. Louis Park Police Department
The St. Louis Park Police Department operated drones as of 2023.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Minnesota Department of Public Safety
The St. Louis Park Police Department has 62 Axon body-worn cameras, according to a 2023 audit.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Local Government Information Systems (LOGIS)Minn. Legislature - Legislative Commission on Data PracticesLocal Government Information Systems (LOGIS)Minn. Legislature - Legislative Commission on Data Practices
The St. Louis Park Police Department disclosed to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension that it uses automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): LOGISMinnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
Crystal Police Department
The Crystal Police Department spent $2253.11 on its unmanned aerial vehicle program in 2023 and flew a drone 11 times without a warrant that year.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Minnesota Department of Public SafetyMinnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
As of 2019, the Crystal Police Department had an automated license plate reader mounted on one patrol car
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): LOGIS
Wayzata Police Department
As of April 2024, the Wayzata Police Department operates 10 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 Wayzata Police Department has 16 Axon body-worn cameras, according to a 2023 audit.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): City of Wayzata - Wayzata Police DepartmentLynn Lembcke Consulting
New Hope Police Department
The New Hope Police Department has 35 WatchGuard body-worn cameras, according to a 2023 audit.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): City of New Hope - New Hope Police DepartmentLynn Lembcke Consulting
Minnetrista Public Safety Department,
The Minnetrista Public Safety Department, uses WatchGuard body-worn cameras, according to a 2023 audit.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): City of Minnetrista - Minnetrista Public Safety DepartmentMinnesota Security Consortium (MNSec)
Osseo Police Department
The Osseo Police Department has eitght Getac body-worn cameras, according to a 2023 audit.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): City of Osseo - Osseo Police DepartmentRampart Audit LLC
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Police Department
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Police Department uses body-worn cameras, according to a 2022 audit.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): City of MinneapolisMinn. Legislature - Legislative Commission on Data PracticesWildcard Corp.
Metro Transit Police Department
The Metro Transit Police Department has an unmanned aerial vehicle program, according to a 2021 report from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
Saint Anthony Police Department
The St. Anthony Police Department has 24 Panasonic body-worn cameras, according to a 2021 audit.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Lynn Lembcke ConsultingMinn. Legislature - Legislative Commission on Data Practices
Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport Police
The Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport Police disclosed to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension that it uses automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
Source: EFF Atlas of Surveillance (Electronic Frontier Foundation & University of Nevada, Reno — Reynolds School of Journalism) · CC BY 4.0 · retrieved July 2026