Middlesex County

County record. Includes every city and agency within Middlesex County.

56 Deployments on record

37 Agencies

5 Technology categories

Technology presence

ALPR · 26 Fixed cameras & RTCC · none on record Face recognition · none on record Drones / UAS · 1 Gunshot detection · 1 Body-worn & dashcam · 27 Doorbell & camera registry · none on record Cell-site simulators · none on record Predictive policing · 1 Social-media monitoring · none on record

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

Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office

New Brunswick · 1 deployment · last documented Jul 2025 · on UnGovr: Middlesex County

ALPR

The Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office has an automated license plate reader program, according to an audit released in July 2025 by the New Jersey State Police.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): New Jersey State Police

Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office

New Brunswick · 1 deployment · last documented Jul 2025 · on UnGovr: Middlesex County

ALPR

The Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office has an automated license plate reader program, according to an audit released in July 2025 by the New Jersey State Police.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): New Jersey State Police

Middlesex Boro Police Department

Middlesex · 1 deployment · last documented Jul 2025 · on UnGovr: Middlesex borough

ALPR

The Middlesex Boro Police Department has an automated license plate reader program, according to an audit released in July 2025 by the New Jersey State Police.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): New Jersey State Police

Carteret Police Department

Carteret · 2 deployments · last documented Jul 2025 · on UnGovr: Borough of Carteret

ALPR

The Carteret Police Department has an automated license plate reader program, according to an audit released in July 2025 by the New Jersey State Police.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): New Jersey State Police

Body-worn & dashcam

The Carteret Police Department has 85 body-worn cameras, according to a 2020 survey from New Jersey Attorney General's Office.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): New Jersey Attorney General's Office New Jersey Attorney General New Jersey Attorney General

Highland Park Police Department

Highland Park · 2 deployments · last documented Jul 2025 · on UnGovr: Borough of Highland Park

ALPR

The Highland Park Police Department has an automated license plate reader program, according to an audit released in July 2025 by the New Jersey State Police.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): New Jersey State Police

Body-worn & dashcam

The Highland Park Police Department has 28 body-worn cameras, according to a 2020 survey from New Jersey Attorney General's Office.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): New Jersey Attorney General's Office New Jersey Attorney General New Jersey Attorney General

Jamesburg Police Department

Jamesburg · 2 deployments · last documented Jul 2025 · on UnGovr: Borough of Jamesburg

ALPR

The Jamesburg Police Department has an automated license plate reader program, according to an audit released in July 2025 by the New Jersey State Police.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): New Jersey State Police

Body-worn & dashcam

The Jamesburg Police Department received $38,722 in 2021 from the New Jersey Attorney General's Office to purchase 19 body-worn cameras.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WRNJ New Jersey Office of the Attorney General

Metuchen Police Department

Metuchen · 2 deployments · last documented Jul 2025 · on UnGovr: Borough of Metuchen

ALPR

The Metuchen Police Department has an automated license plate reader program, according to an audit released in July 2025 by the New Jersey State Police.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): New Jersey State Police

Body-worn & dashcam

The Metuchen Police Department received $81,520 in 2021 from the New Jersey Attorney General's Office to purchase 40 body-worn cameras.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WRNJ New Jersey Office of the Attorney General

Milltown Police Department

Milltown · 2 deployments · last documented Jul 2025 · on UnGovr: Borough of Milltown

ALPR

The Milltown Police Department has an automated license plate reader program, according to an audit released in July 2025 by the New Jersey State Police.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): New Jersey State Police

Body-worn & dashcam

The Milltown Police Department has 16 body-worn cameras, according to a 2020 survey from New Jersey Attorney General's Office.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): New Jersey Attorney General's Office

Monroe Township Police Department

Middlesex County · 2 deployments · last documented Jul 2025

ALPR

The Monroe Township Police Department - Middlesex County has an automated license plate reader program, according to an audit released in July 2025 by the New Jersey State Police.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): New Jersey State Police

Body-worn & dashcam

The Monroe Township Police Department received $20,380 in 2021 from the New Jersey Attorney General's Office to purchase 10 body-worn cameras.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WRNJ New Jersey Office of the Attorney General

Old Bridge Township Police Department

Old Bridge Township · 2 deployments · last documented Jul 2025 · on UnGovr: Old Bridge Township

ALPR

The Old Bridge Township Police Department has an automated license plate reader program, according to an audit released in July 2025 by the New Jersey State Police.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): New Jersey State Police

Body-worn & dashcam

The Old Bridge Township Police Department received $305,700 in 2021 from the New Jersey Attorney General's Office to purchase 150 body-worn cameras.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WRNJ New Jersey Office of the Attorney General

Perth Amboy Police Department

Perth Amboy · 2 deployments · last documented Jul 2025 · on UnGovr: City of Perth Amboy

ALPR

The Perth Amboy Police Department has an automated license plate reader program, according to an audit released in July 2025 by the New Jersey State Police.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): New Jersey State Police

Body-worn & dashcam

The Perth Amboy Police Department has 140 body-worn cameras, according to a 2020 survey from New Jersey Attorney General's Office.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): New Jersey Attorney General's Office New Jersey Attorney General New Jersey Attorney General

Sayreville Police Department

Sayreville · 2 deployments · last documented Jul 2025 · on UnGovr: Borough of Sayreville

ALPR

The Sayreville Police Department has an automated license plate reader program, according to an audit released in July 2025 by the New Jersey State Police.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): New Jersey State Police

Body-worn & dashcam

The Sayreville Police Department received $220,104 in 2021 from the New Jersey Attorney General's Office to purchase 108 body-worn cameras.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WRNJ New Jersey Office of the Attorney General

South Amboy Police Department

South Amboy · 2 deployments · last documented Jul 2025 · on UnGovr: City of South Amboy

ALPR

The South Amboy Police Department has an automated license plate reader program, according to an audit released in July 2025 by the New Jersey State Police.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): New Jersey State Police

Body-worn & dashcam

The South Amboy Police Department received $67,254 in 2021 from the New Jersey Attorney General's Office to purchase 33 body-worn cameras.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WRNJ New Jersey Office of the Attorney General

South Plainfield Police Department

South Plainfield · 2 deployments · last documented Jul 2025 · on UnGovr: Borough of South Plainfield

ALPR

The South Plainfield Police Department has an automated license plate reader program, according to an audit released in July 2025 by the New Jersey State Police.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): New Jersey State Police

Body-worn & dashcam

The South Plainfield Police Department received $118,204 in 2021 from the New Jersey Attorney General's Office to purchase 58 body-worn cameras.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WRNJ New Jersey Office of the Attorney General

South River Police Department

South River · 2 deployments · last documented Jul 2025 · on UnGovr: Borough of South River

ALPR

The South River Police Department has an automated license plate reader program, according to an audit released in July 2025 by the New Jersey State Police.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): New Jersey State Police

Body-worn & dashcam

The South River Police Department received $87,634 in 2021 from the New Jersey Attorney General's Office to purchase 43 body-worn cameras.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WRNJ New Jersey Office of the Attorney General

Spotswood Police Department

Spotswood · 2 deployments · last documented Jul 2025 · on UnGovr: Borough of Spotswood

ALPR

The Spotswood Police Department has an automated license plate reader program, according to an audit released in July 2025 by the New Jersey State Police.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): New Jersey State Police

Body-worn & dashcam

The Spotswood Police Department received $50,950 in 2021 from the New Jersey Attorney General's Office to purchase 25 body-worn cameras.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WRNJ New Jersey Office of the Attorney General

Dunellen Police Department

Dunellen · 1 deployment · last documented Jul 2025 · on UnGovr: Borough of Dunellen

ALPR

The Dunellen Police Department has an automated license plate reader program, according to an audit released in July 2025 by the New Jersey State Police.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): New Jersey State Police

North Brunswick Township Police Department

North Brunswick Township · 1 deployment · last documented Jul 2025 · on UnGovr: North Brunswick Township

ALPR

The North Brunswick Township Police Department has an automated license plate reader program, according to an audit released in July 2025 by the New Jersey State Police.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): New Jersey State Police

Piscataway Township Police Department

Piscataway Township · 1 deployment · last documented Jul 2025 · on UnGovr: Piscataway Township

ALPR

The Piscataway Township Police Department has an automated license plate reader program, according to an audit released in July 2025 by the New Jersey State Police.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): New Jersey State Police

Plainsboro Township Police Department

Plainsboro Township · 1 deployment · last documented Jul 2025 · on UnGovr: Plainsboro Township

ALPR

The Plainsboro Township Police Department has an automated license plate reader program, according to an audit released in July 2025 by the New Jersey State Police.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): New Jersey State Police

Rutgers University Police Department

New Brunswick · 1 deployment · last documented Jul 2025

ALPR

The Rutgers University Police Department has an automated license plate reader program, according to an audit released in July 2025 by the New Jersey State Police.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): New Jersey State Police

Woodbridge Township Police Department

Woodbridge Township · 1 deployment · last documented Jul 2025 · on UnGovr: Woodbridge Township

ALPR

The Woodbridge Township Police Department has an automated license plate reader program, according to an audit released in July 2025 by the New Jersey State Police.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): New Jersey State Police

Cranbury Police Department

Cranbury · 2 deployments · last documented Jul 2025 · on UnGovr: Cranbury Township

ALPR Vendor: Flock Safety

The Cranbury Police Department uses Flock Safety automated license plate readers.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Flock Safety

Body-worn & dashcam

The Cranbury Police Department received $50,950 in 2021 from the New Jersey Attorney General's Office to purchase 25 body-worn cameras.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WRNJ New Jersey Office of the Attorney General

Edison Police Department

Edison · 2 deployments · last documented May 2024 · on UnGovr: Edison Township

ALPR Vendor: Flock Safety

As of April 2024, the Edison Police Department operates 14 Flock Safety automated license plate readers.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Flock Safety The News & Observer The News & Observer

Body-worn & dashcam

The Edison Police Department has 130 body-worn cameras, according to a 2020 survey from New Jersey Attorney General's Office.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): New Jersey Attorney General's Office New Jersey Attorney General New Jersey Attorney General

New Brunswick Police Department

New Brunswick · 2 deployments · last documented Sep 2023 · on UnGovr: City of New Brunswick

ALPR

The New Brunswick Police Department received a grant for license plate readers.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Bureau of Justice Assistance, US Department of Justice

Body-worn & dashcam

The New Brunswick Police Department received $350,536 in 2021 from the New Jersey Attorney General's Office to purchase 172 body-worn cameras.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WRNJ New Jersey Office of the Attorney General

East Brunswick Township Police Department

East Brunswick · 2 deployments · last documented Apr 2023 · on UnGovr: East Brunswick Township

ALPR

The East Brunswick Township Police Department received a $88,777 grant from the New Jersey Attorney General's Office in 2023 for automated license plate readers.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): New Jersey Attorney General's Office

Body-worn & dashcam

The East Brunswick Township Police Department received $175,268 in 2021 from the New Jersey Attorney General's Office to purchase 86 body-worn cameras.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WRNJ New Jersey Office of the Attorney General

Piscataway Police Department

Piscataway · 2 deployments · last documented Dec 2021 · on UnGovr: Piscataway Township

Predictive policing Vendor: Geolitica

According to reporting from The Markup, the Piscataway Police Department used PredPol (now Geolitica) between 10/25/18 and 01/30/21.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): The Markup

Gunshot detection Vendor: ShotSpotter

The Piscataway Police Department use ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Shotspotter

Middlesex County Sheriff's Office

New Brunswick · 2 deployments · last documented Jun 2021 · on UnGovr: Middlesex County

Body-worn & dashcam

The Middlesex County Sheriff's Office received $203,800 in 2021 from the New Jersey Attorney General's Office to purchase 100 body-worn cameras.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WRNJ New Jersey Office of the Attorney General

Drones / UAS

The Middlesex Sheriff's Office operates one drone as of 2016, 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 College www.ssentinel.com

Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office

New Brunswick · 1 deployment · last documented Jun 2021 · on UnGovr: Middlesex County

Body-worn & dashcam

The Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office received $152,850 in 2021 from the New Jersey Attorney General's Office to purchase 75 body-worn cameras.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WRNJ New Jersey Office of the Attorney General

Dunellen Borough Police Department

Dunellen Borough · 1 deployment · last documented Jun 2021 · on UnGovr: Dunellen borough

Body-worn & dashcam

The Dunellen Borough Police Department received $38,722 in 2021 from the New Jersey Attorney General's Office to purchase 19 body-worn cameras.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WRNJ New Jersey Office of the Attorney General

Middlesex Borough Police Department

Middlesex Borough · 1 deployment · last documented Jun 2021 · on UnGovr: Middlesex borough

Body-worn & dashcam

The Middlesex Borough Police Department received $69,292 in 2021 from the New Jersey Attorney General's Office to purchase 34 body-worn cameras.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WRNJ New Jersey Office of the Attorney General

Middlesex College Police Department

Edison · 1 deployment · last documented Jun 2021

Body-worn & dashcam

The Middlesex College Police Department received $26,494 in 2021 from the New Jersey Attorney General's Office to purchase 13 body-worn cameras.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WRNJ New Jersey Office of the Attorney General

Rutgers University Police Department - New Brunswick

New Brunswick · 1 deployment · last documented Jun 2021

Body-worn & dashcam

The Rutgers University Police Department received $374,992 in 2021 from the New Jersey Attorney General's Office to purchase 184 body-worn cameras.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WRNJ New Jersey Office of the Attorney General

South Brunswick Police Department

South Brunswick · 1 deployment · last documented Jun 2021 · on UnGovr: South Brunswick Township

Body-worn & dashcam

The South Brunswick Police Department received $205,838 in 2021 from the New Jersey Attorney General's Office to purchase 101 body-worn cameras.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WRNJ New Jersey Office of the Attorney General

Woodbridge Police Department

Woodbridge · 1 deployment · last documented Jun 2021 · on UnGovr: Woodbridge Township

Body-worn & dashcam

The Woodbridge Police Department received $611,400 in 2021 from the New Jersey Attorney General's Office to purchase 300 body-worn cameras.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WRNJ New Jersey Office of the Attorney General

North Brunswick Police Department

North Brunswick · 1 deployment · last documented Jan 2020 · on UnGovr: North Brunswick Township

Body-worn & dashcam

The North Brunswick Police Department has 32 body-worn cameras, according to a 2020 survey from New Jersey Attorney General's Office.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): New Jersey Attorney General's Office New Jersey Attorney General New Jersey Attorney General

Plainsboro Police Department

Plainsboro · 1 deployment · last documented Jan 2020 · on UnGovr: Plainsboro Township

Body-worn & dashcam

The Plainsboro Police Department has 36 body-worn cameras, according to a 2020 survey from New Jersey Attorney General's Office.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): New Jersey Attorney General's Office New Jersey Attorney General New Jersey Attorney General

Source: EFF Atlas of Surveillance (Electronic Frontier Foundation & University of Nevada, Reno — Reynolds School of Journalism) · CC BY 4.0 · retrieved July 2026