Olmsted County

The ​Rochester Police Department disclosed to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension that it uses automated license plate readers. The City of Rochester's Parking Division implemented automated license plate readers in 2016.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Minnesota Bureau of Criminal ApprehensionBackbone ConsultantsGovernment Tech

The Rochester Police Department uses body-worn cameras, according to a 2021 audit.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): City of Rochester - Rochester Police DepartmentOffice of the State Auditor

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

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): City of Rochester

The Rochester Police Department spent over $14,800 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 ​Olmsted County Sheriff's Office disclosed to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension that it uses automated license plate readers.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Minnesota Bureau of Criminal ApprehensionBackbone

The Olmsted County Sheriff's Office uses Polaris body-worn cameras, according to a 2024 audit.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Minnesota Security Consortium (MNSec)Olmsted County - Olmsted County Sheriff's OfficeOffice of the State AuditorOlmsted CountyMinn. Legislature - Legislative Commission on Data PracticesOffice of the State Auditor

The Olmsted County Sheriff's Office spent $5,000 on its unmanned aerial vehicle program in 2023 and flew a drone 10 times without a warrant that year.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Minnesota Department of Public SafetyMinnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension