Mecklenburg County

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has over 100 automated license plate readers.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WCNCCharlotte Mecklenburg Police DepartmentCity of Charlotte

The Charlotte-Mecklenurg Police Department has been using body-worn cameras since at least 2014. In 2022, the agency replaced its previous model with Axon BWCs.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Charlotte ObserverCharlotte-Mecklenurg Police FoundationWCNC

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department first acquired a Stingray cell-site simulator from Harris Corp. in 2006. The agency upgraded the technology in 2012 and has not owned it since 2018.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): VocativKevin CollierCharlotte Observer

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department uses Axon's Fusus camera registry.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WCNCAxon

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's real-time crime center has been operating since 2013. The RTCC has access to over 1,000 cameras across the city, and is connected to at least 95 fixed automated license plate readers. Around 13 mobile ALPRs are attached to mobile message/radar trailers and a gunshot detection system. As of April 2013, CMPD'S RTCC has also had access to numerous data-sharing networks, including: LexisNexis, NCAWARE, CJLEADS, LiNX, the CMPD records management system, the North Carolina Crime Information Center, and the National Crime Information Center.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): NDI Recognition SystemsJustice Information Sharing via DOJJustice Information Sharing via DOJ

As of April 2024, the Huntersville 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 Huntersville Police Department uses body-worn cameras, according to a 2018 news article.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WBTV3

The Matthews Police Department operates 12 Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department

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

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Town of Matthews

The Cornelius Police Department began using Motorola V300 body-worn cameras in 2016. The agency began a five-year transition to Axon body-worn cameras in February 2024.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Cornelius TodayCity of CorneliusCornelius Police Department's Facebook Page

The Davidson Police Department operates 12 Flock Safety automated license plate readers, plus 10 additional ALPR-enabled cameras, as of September 2025.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department

As of April 2024, the Mint Hill 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

As of April 2024, the Pineville Police Department operates eight 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 University of North Carolina Charlotte Police Department operates 17 Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department