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The Cleveland Division of Police received a grant in 2022 to purchase automated license plate readers. The agency previously accessed the tool through a partnership with Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Office.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WKYCNortheast Ohio Areawide Coordinating AgencyAkron Advocate

The Cleveland Division of Police purchased 1,500 Axon body-worn cameras in 2015.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Police1

The Cleveland Division of Police maintains a camera registry via Axon.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Axon

The Cleveland Division of Police operates two DJI drones as of 2017, 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 Collegetwitter.com

TheCleveland Division of Police operates a real-time crime center as of 2022.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): FususCleveland 19

As of April 2024, the Euclid Police Department operates 26 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

In January 2022, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine awarded $120,275.00 to the Euclid Police Department for expenses associated with launching or maintaining body-worn camera programs.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Office of the GovernorOffice of the Governor

The Euclid Police Department uses Axon's Fusus camera registry.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): The News-Herald

The Cuyahoga County Sheriff operates a network of 80 automated license plate readers throughout Northeastern Ohio in partnership with 20 local law enforcement agencies, including the Olmsted Township Police Department.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WKYCNortheast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency

The Olmsted Township Police Department received a $49,216 grant to purchase body-worn cameras in 2025 from the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Ohio Department of Public SafetyGovernor Mike DeWine's X account

The Olmsted Township Police Department has a drone program.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Cleveland.com

The Parma Police Department installed a dozen Flock Safety cameras at a cost of $43,800 with future annual payments of $3,000 per camera. Additionally, the Cuyahoga County Sheriff operates a network of 80 automated license plate readers throughout Northeastern Ohio in partnership with 20 local law enforcement agencies, including the Parma Police Department.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Cleveland.comWKYCNortheast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency

The U.S. Department of Justice awarded $135,000 to the Parma Police Department in 2017 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 Parma Police Department operates two DJI drones as of 2017, 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 Collegefox8.com

The Strongsville Police Department received city council approval to lease 17 Flock Safety automated license plate readers in February 2024.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Cleveland.com

The Strongsville Police Department received a $79,104 grant for body-worn cameras from the Ohio Department of Public Safety in 2022.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Ohio Department of Public SafetyOhio Governor's Office

The Strongsville Police Department operates one drone as of 2020, 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 Collegewww.faa.gov

The Westlake Police Department operates 24 Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department

The Westlake Police Department received a $91,424 grant for body-worn cameras from the Ohio Department of Public Safety in 2022.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Ohio Department of Public SafetyOhio Governor's Office

The Westlake Police Department has three drones as of 2021.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): 19 News

The Bedford Police Department operates 16 Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department

The Bedford Police Department purchased Axon body-worn cameras in 2021.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Bedford Police Department Facebook pageBedford Tribune

The Berea Police Department operates seven Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department

The Berea Police Department received a $25,527 grant for body-worn cameras from the Ohio Department of Public Safety in 2022.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Ohio Department of Public SafetyOhio Governor's Office

The Brecksville City Council authorized the Brecksville Police Department in 2022 to lease 12 Flock Safety automated license plate readers at a cost of $2,500 per camera.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): ScripType Publications

The Brecksville Police Department received a $69,120 grant for body-worn cameras from the Ohio Department of Public Safety in 2022. The Brecksville Police Department also received a Small, Rural, and Tribal Body-Worn Camera Program grant for $40,000 for 11 body-worn cameras in 2023.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Ohio Department of Public SafetyOhio Governor's OfficeJustice & Security Strategies

The Broadview Heights Police Department spent $16,500 on six Flock Safety automated license plated readers in early 2022.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): cleveland.com

The Broadview Heights Police Department spent $15,000 on two dronesin early 2022.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): cleveland.com

The Brook Park Police Department operates 10 Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department

The U.S. Department of Justice awarded $69,353 to the Brook Park Police Department in 2019 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 Cuyahoga County Sheriff operates a network of 80 automated license plate readers throughout Northeastern Ohio in partnership with 20 local law enforcement agencies, including the Cleveland Heights Police Department.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WKYCNortheast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency

The Cleveland Heights Police Department received a $41,400 grant to purchase body-worn cameras in 2025 from the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Ohio Department of Public SafetyGovernor Mike DeWine's X account

The Cleveland Metroparks Police Department operates 19 Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department

The Cleveland Metroparks Police Department received more than $29,000 in grant funds for the Ohio's Governor's Office for body-worn cameras in 2023. In January 2022, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine awarded $62,100.00 to the agency for expenses associated with launching or maintaining body-worn camera programs.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Office of the GovernorOffice of the GovernorOhio Governor's Office

The Cuyahoga Heights Police Department operates 14 Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department

The Cuyahoga Heights Police Department received a $24,713 grant to purchase body-worn cameras in 2025 from the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Ohio Department of Public SafetyGovernor Mike DeWine's X account

The Cuyahoga County Sheriff operates a network of 80 automated license plate readers throughout Northeastern Ohio in partnership with 20 local law enforcement agencies, including the Fairview Park Police Department.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WKYCNortheast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency

The Fairview Park Police Department received $35,059 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance to purchase 26 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 Cuyahoga County Sheriff operates a network of 80 automated license plate readers throughout Northeastern Ohio in partnership with 20 local law enforcement agencies, including the Garfield Heights Police Department.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WKYCNortheast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency

The Garfield Heights Police Department received a $74,357 grant for body-worn cameras from the Ohio Department of Public Safety in 2022.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Ohio Department of Public SafetyOhio Governor's Office

The Hunting Valley Police Department contracted with Flock Safety fo 25 automated license plate readers in 2020.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Cleveland.com

The Hunting Valley Police Department received a $26,675 grant for body-worn cameras from the Ohio Department of Public Safety in 2022.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Ohio Department of Public SafetyOhio Governor's Office

The Cuyahoga County Sheriff operates a network of 80 automated license plate readers throughout Northeastern Ohio in partnership with 20 local law enforcement agencies, including the Independence Police Department.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WKYCNortheast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency

The Independence Police Department received a $59,107 grant for body-worn cameras from the Ohio Department of Public Safety in 2022.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Ohio Department of Public SafetyOhio Governor's Office

The Cuyahoga County Sheriff operates a network of 80 automated license plate readers throughout Northeastern Ohio in partnership with 20 local law enforcement agencies, including the Lyndhurst Police Department.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WKYCNortheast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency

The Lyndhurst Police Department received a Small, Rural, and Tribal Body-Worn Camera Program grant for $5,625 for 15 body-worn cameras in 2023.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Justice & Security StrategiesJustice & Security Strategies

The Cuyahoga County Sheriff operates a network of 80 automated license plate readers throughout Northeastern Ohio in partnership with 20 local law enforcement agencies, including the Maple Heights Police Department.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WKYCNortheast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency

The Maple Heights Police Department received $2,773 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance to purchase 10 body-worn cameras through the 2022 Small, Rural, Tribal BWC Microgrant program. In January 2022, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine awarded $12,645.00 to the Maple Heights Police Department for expenses associated with launching or maintaining body-worn camera programs.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Small, Rural, and Tribal Body-Worn Camera microgrant grantee listOffice of the GovernorOffice of the Governor

The Cuyahoga County Sheriff operates a network of 80 automated license plate readers throughout Northeastern Ohio in partnership with 20 local law enforcement agencies, including the Mayfield Heights Police Department.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WKYCNortheast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency

The Mayfield Heights Police Department received a $16,189 grant for body-worn cameras from the Ohio Department of Public Safety in 2022.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Ohio Department of Public SafetyOhio Governor's Office

As of April 2024, the Middleburg Heights 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 Middleburg Heights Police Department received a $30,830 grant for body-worn cameras from the Ohio Department of Public Safety in 2022.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Ohio Department of Public SafetyOhio Governor's Office

The Newburgh Heights Police Department has 12 Flock Safety automated license plate readers and other cameras as of July 2025.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Flock Safety

The Newburgh Heights Police Department received a $41,335 grant for body-worn cameras from the Ohio Department of Public Safety in 2022.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Ohio Department of Public SafetyOhio Governor's Office

The Cuyahoga County Sheriff operates a network of 80 automated license plate readers throughout Northeastern Ohio in partnership with 20 local law enforcement agencies, including the North Olmsted Police Department.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WKYCNortheast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency

The North Olmsted Police Department received a $139,569 grant for body-worn cameras from the Ohio Department of Public Safety in 2022.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Ohio Department of Public SafetyOhio Governor's Office

As of April 2024, the North Royalton 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 North Royalton Police Department acquired 35 BodyWorn body-worn cameras in 2020.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Royalton Recorder

The Parma Heights Police Department has 10 Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of October 2023.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Cleveland.com

The Parma Heights Police Department received more than $32,000 in grant funds for the Ohio's Governor's Office for body-worn cameras in 2023.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Ohio Governor's OfficeWTVG

The Cuyahoga County Sheriff operates a network of 80 automated license plate readers throughout Northeastern Ohio in partnership with 20 local law enforcement agencies, including the Shaker Heights Police Department.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WKYCNortheast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency

The Shaker Heights Police Department received more than $82,000 in grant funds for the Ohio's Governor's Office for body-worn cameras in 2023.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Ohio Governor's OfficeWTVG

The Cuyahoga County Sheriff operates a network of 80 automated license plate readers throughout Northeastern Ohio in partnership with 20 local law enforcement agencies, including the South Euclid Police Department.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WKYCNortheast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency

The South Euclid Police Department uses Wolfcom body-worn cameras, according to a testimonial on the company's website.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WolfcomOneZero

The University Heights Police Department has 18 Flock Safety automated license plate readers and other cameras as of July 2025.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Flock Safety

The University Heights Police Department received $2,000 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance to purchase 28 body-worn cameras through the 2022 Small, Rural, Tribal BWC Microgrant program. The University Heights Police Department received an additional $22,946 grant for body-worn cameras from the Ohio Department of Public Safety in December 2022.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Small, Rural, and Tribal Body-Worn Camera microgrant grantee listOhio Department of Public Safetygovernor.ohio.gov

The Warrensville Heights Police Department operates 23 Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department

The Warrensville Heights Police Department received a $32,997 grant to purchase body-worn cameras in 2025 from the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Ohio Department of Public SafetyGovernor Mike DeWine's X account

The Bay Village Police Department received a $51,656 grant for body-worn cameras from the Ohio Department of Public Safety in 2022. The Bay Village Police Department also received a Small, Rural, and Tribal Body-Worn Camera Program grant for $34,438 for 24 body-worn cameras in 2023.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Ohio Department of Public SafetyOhio Governor's OfficeJustice & Security Strategies

The Beachwood Police Department scanned 16,463 license plates in 2019 using Vigilant Solutions automated license plate readers.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): MuckRock

The Bedford Heights Police Department received a $24,622 grant to purchase body-worn cameras in 2025 from the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Ohio Department of Public SafetyGovernor Mike DeWine's X account

The Bentleyville Police Department received a $8,725 grant to purchase body-worn cameras in 2025 from the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Ohio Department of Public SafetyGovernor Mike DeWine's X account

As of April 2024, the Bratenahl 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 Brooklyn Heights Police Department received a $30,107 grant for body-worn cameras from the Ohio Department of Public Safety in 2022.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Ohio Department of Public SafetyOhio Governor's Office

The Brooklyn Police Department received $100,000 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance to purchase 50 body-worn cameras through the 2022 Small, Rural, Tribal BWC Microgrant program. In January 2022, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine awarded $28,166.20 to the Brooklyn Police Department for expenses associated with launching or maintaining body-worn camera programs.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Small, Rural, and Tribal Body-Worn Camera microgrant grantee listOffice of the GovernorOffice of the Governor

The Case Western Reserve University Police Department operates six Flock Safety automated license plate readers and other cameras as of June 2025. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Flock Safety

In January 2022, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine awarded $24,500.00 to the Chagrin Falls Police Department for expenses associated with launching or maintaining body-worn camera programs.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Office of the GovernorOffice of the Governor

Cleveland State University Parking Services uses automated license plate readers for parking enforcement, according to records from 2014.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Cleveland State University Parking Services

The Cleveland State University Police Department received a $36,090 grant to purchase body-worn cameras in 2025 from the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Ohio Department of Public SafetyGovernor Mike DeWine's X account

The Cuyahoga Community College Police Department operates one DJI Phantom drone as of 2015, 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 Collegeregistry.faa.gov

The Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office maintains a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Cuyahoga County Office of the Prosecuter

The Cuyahoga County Sheriff operates a network of 80 automated license plate readers throughout Northeastern Ohio in partnership with 20 local law enforcement agencies.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WKYCNortheast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency

In January 2022, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine awarded $68,640.00 to the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority Police Department for expenses associated with launching or maintaining body-worn camera programs.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Office of the GovernorOffice of the Governor

In January 2022, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine awarded $122,388.00 to the East Cleveland Police Department for expenses associated with launching or maintaining body-worn camera programs.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Office of the GovernorOffice of the Governor

The Eastside Departments Group Enforcement operates one drone as of 2019, 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 Collegewww.faa.gov

The Highland Heights Police Department received a $64,273 grant for body-worn cameras from the Ohio Department of Public Safety in 2022.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Ohio Department of Public SafetyOhio Governor's Office

The Cuyahoga County Sheriff operates a network of 80 automated license plate readers throughout Northeastern Ohio in partnership with 20 local law enforcement agencies, including the Lakewood Police Department.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating AgencyWKYC

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

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department

The Moreland Hills Police Department received a $10,437 grant for body-worn cameras from the Ohio Department of Public Safety in 2022. In January 2022, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine awarded $10,755.00 to the Moreland Hils Police Department for expenses associated with launching or maintaining body-worn camera programs.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Ohio Department of Public SafetyOhio Governor's OfficeOffice of the Governor

The Oakwood Village Police Department received more than $34,000 in grant funds for the Ohio's Governor's Office for body-worn cameras in 2023.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Ohio Governor's OfficeWTVG

As of April 2024, the Olmsted Falls Police Department operates three 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 Orange Village Police Department began using automated license plate readers in 2021. Additionally, the Cuyahoga County Sheriff operates a network of 80 automated license plate readers throughout Northeastern Ohio in partnership with 20 local law enforcement agencies, including the Orange Village Police Department.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WKYCNortheast Ohio Areawide Coordinating AgencyAkron Beacon Journal

The Pepper Pike Police Department uses Axon body-worn cameras. The Pepper Pike Police Department received an additional $10,359 grant for body-worn cameras from the Ohio Department of Public Safety in December 2022.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pepper Pike Police Department Facebook pageChagrin ValleyOhio Department of Public Safety

The Richmond Heights Police Department received a $34,270 grant for body-worn cameras from the Ohio Department of Public Safety in 2022.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Ohio Department of Public SafetyOhio Governor's Office

The Rocky River Police Department operates 13 Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department

The Seven Hills Police Department entered a two-year, $31,250 contract with Flock Safety for five automated license plate readers in 2023.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Cleveland.com

The Macedonia Police Department uses Flock Safety automated license plate readers. Additionally, the Cuyahoga County Sheriff operates a network of 80 automated license plate readers throughout Northeastern Ohio in partnership with 20 local law enforcement agencies, including the Solon Police Department.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Akron AdvocateWKYCNortheast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency

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

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department

The East Cleveland Police Department received a $149,236.58 state grant for new gunshot detection technology.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): State of Ohio

In January 2022, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine awarded $31,812.00 to the University Circle Police for expenses associated with launching or maintaining body-worn camera programs.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Office of the GovernorOffice of the Governor

The Cuyahoga County Sheriff operates a network of 80 automated license plate readers throughout Northeastern Ohio in partnership with 20 local law enforcement agencies, including the University Circle Police Department.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WKYCNortheast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency

In January 2022, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine awarded $17,711.00 to the Valley View Police Department for expenses associated with launching or maintaining body-worn camera programs. The Valley View Police Department received an additional $4,521 grant for body-worn cameras from the Ohio Department of Public Safety in December 2022.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Office of the GovernorOffice of the GovernorOhio Department of Public Safety

In January 2022, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine awarded $30,340.00 to the Walton Hills Police Department for expenses associated with launching or maintaining body-worn camera programs.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Office of the GovernorOffice of the Governor

The Cuyahoga County Sheriff operates a network of 80 automated license plate readers throughout Northeastern Ohio in partnership with 20 local law enforcement agencies, including the Woodmere Police Department.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WKYCNortheast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency