WatchWatch · United States · Ohio · Hamilton

County record · Ohio

Hamilton County

67 Deployments on record
38 Agencies
6 Technology categories

Technology presence

ALPR · 26 Fixed cameras & RTCC · 1 Face recognition · none on record Drones / UAS · 4 Gunshot detection · 2 Body-worn & dashcam · 32 Doorbell & camera registry · 2 Cell-site simulators · none on record Predictive policing · none on record Social-media monitoring · none on record

The record, by agency

Cincinnati Police Department

Cincinnati · 6 deployments · on UnGovr: City of Cincinnati

ALPR Vendor: Flock Safety

The Cincinnati Police Department uses Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of March 2022. The agency implemented its program in 2008 using Federal Signal ALPRs.

Body-worn & dashcam Vendor: Axon

In February 2020, the Cincinnati Police Department began using 1,000 Axon body-worn cameras with live-streaming capabilities.

Doorbell & camera registry

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

Drones / UAS Vendor: Skydio/Axon

The Cincinnati Police Department operates a Drone as First Responder (DFR) program.

Fixed cameras & RTCC Vendor: Axon

The Cincinnati Police Department uses Axon's Fusus real-time crime center platform. Previously, the RTCC was part of a partnership with the Federal Signal Corporation, Genetec, Axis Communications, and Firetide in 2008.

Gunshot detection Vendor: ShotSpotter

The Cincinnati Police Department began ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology in 2017.

Blue Ash Police Department

Blue Ash · 3 deployments · on UnGovr: City of Blue Ash

ALPR Vendor: Flock Safety

The Blue Ash Police Department uses Flock Safety automated license plate readers.

Body-worn & dashcam Vendor: Axon

The Blue Ash Police Department uses Axon body-worn cameras.

Drones / UAS Vendor: DJI

The Blue Ash Police Department operates one DJI Phantom drone as of 2016, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.

Evendale Police Department

Evendale · 3 deployments · on UnGovr: Village of Evendale

ALPR Vendor: Flock Safety

As of April 2024, the Evendale Police Department operates 20 Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.

Body-worn & dashcam

The Evendale Police Department uses body-worn cameras, according to a November 2022 WLCT report.

Drones / UAS

The Evendale Police Department has a drone program.

Hamilton County Sheriff's Office

Cincinnati · 3 deployments · on UnGovr: Hamilton County

ALPR Vendor: Flock Safety

As of April 2024, the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office operates Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.

Doorbell & camera registry

The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office operates a camera registry in partnership with Anderson Township

Drones / UAS Vendor: DJI

The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office operates one DJI Phantom drone as of 2016, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.

Amberley Village Police Department

Amberley Village · 2 deployments · on UnGovr: Village of Amberley

ALPR Vendor: Flock Safety

As of April 2024, the Amberley Village Police Department operates nine Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.

Body-worn & dashcam

The Amberley Village Police Department received more than $46,000 in grant funds for the Ohio's Governor's Office for body-worn cameras in 2023.

Cheviot Police Department

Cincinnati · 2 deployments · on UnGovr: City of Cheviot

ALPR Vendor: Flock Safety

The Cheviot Police Department operates six Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.

Body-worn & dashcam

The Cheviot Police Department received more than $21,000 in grant funds for the Ohio's Governor's Office for body-worn cameras in 2023.

Colerain Township Police Department

Cincinnati · 2 deployments

ALPR Vendor: Flock Safety

The Colerain Township Police Department purchased 20 Flock Safety automated license plate readers in February 2025.

Body-worn & dashcam

The Colerain Township Police Department uses body-worn cameras, according to a November 2022 WLCT report.

Deer Park Police Department

Deer Park · 2 deployments · on UnGovr: City of Deer Park

ALPR Vendor: Flock Safety

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

Body-worn & dashcam

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

Delhi Township Police Department

Delhi · 2 deployments · on UnGovr: Delhi Township

ALPR Vendor: Flock Safety

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

Body-worn & dashcam Vendor: Axon

The Delhi Township Board of Trustees authorized the purchase of body-worn cameras for the police department in 2017.

Forest Park Police Department

Forest Park · 2 deployments · on UnGovr: City of Forest Park

ALPR Vendor: Flock Safety

As of April 2024, the Forest Park Police Department operates 35 Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.

Body-worn & dashcam

The Forest Park Police Department received state and federal funding for body-worn cameras in 2022.

Glendale Police Department

Glendale · 2 deployments · on UnGovr: Village of Glendale

ALPR Vendor: Flock Safety

The Glendale Police Department operates two Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.

Body-worn & dashcam

The Glendale Police Department uses body-worn cameras, according to a November 2022 WLCT report.

Golf Manor Police Department

Golf Manor · 2 deployments · on UnGovr: Village of Golf Manor

ALPR Vendor: Flock Safety

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

Body-worn & dashcam

The Golf Manor Police Department uses body-worn cameras, according to a November 2022 WLCT report.

Green Township Police Department

Cincinnati · 2 deployments

ALPR Vendor: Flock Safety

The Green Township Police Department operates 38 Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.

Body-worn & dashcam Vendor: Safe Fleet

The Green Township Police Department has used body-worn cameras since at least 2017.

Lockland Police Department

Lockland · 2 deployments · on UnGovr: Village of Lockland

ALPR Vendor: Flock Safety

The Lockland Police Department operates six Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.

Body-worn & dashcam

The Lockland Police Department received $14,000 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance to purchase 14 body-worn cameras through the 2022 Small, Rural, Tribal BWC Microgrant program.

Madeira Police Department

Madeira · 2 deployments · on UnGovr: City of Madeira

ALPR Vendor: Flock Safety

The Madeira Police Department operates 18 Flock Safety automated license plate readers and other cameras as of June 2025. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.

Body-worn & dashcam

The Madeira Police Department first outfitted officers with body-worn cameras in 2017 and received a federal grant in 2022 for $34,000 to purchase new ones.

Montgomery Police Department

Montgomery · 2 deployments · on UnGovr: City of Montgomery

ALPR

The Montgomery Police Department received a grant for license plate readers.

Gunshot detection

The Montgomery Police Department received a federal grant in 2023 for a camera system that includes gunshot detection technology.

North College Hill Police Department

North College Hill · 2 deployments · on UnGovr: City of North College Hill

ALPR Vendor: Flock Safety

As of April 2024, the North College Hill Police Department operates five Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.

Body-worn & dashcam

The North College Hill Police Department uses body-worn cameras, according to a November 2022 WLCT report. In January 2022, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine awarded $30,194.25 to the North College Police Department for expenses associated with launching or maintaining body-worn camera programs.

Norwood Police Department

Norwood · 2 deployments · on UnGovr: City of Norwood

ALPR Vendor: Flock Safety

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

Body-worn & dashcam

The Norwood Police Department uses body-worn cameras, according to a November 2022 WLCT report.

Reading Police Department

Reading · 2 deployments · on UnGovr: City of Reading

ALPR Vendor: Flock Safety

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

Body-worn & dashcam

In January 2022, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine awarded $24,712.63 to the Reading Police Department for expenses associated with launching or maintaining body-worn camera programs.

Sharonville Police Department

Sharonville · 2 deployments · on UnGovr: City of Sharonville

ALPR Vendor: Flock Safety

The Sharonville Police Department installed 12 Flock Safety automated license plate readers in 2023.

Body-worn & dashcam

The Sharonville Police Department uses body-worn cameras, according to a November 2022 WLCT report.

Springdale Police Department

Springdale · 2 deployments · on UnGovr: City of Springdale

ALPR Vendor: Flock Safety

As of April 2024, the Springdale Police Department operates 10 Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.

Body-worn & dashcam

The Springdale Police Department uses body-worn cameras, according to a November 2022 WLCT report.

Wyoming Police Department

Wyoming · 2 deployments · on UnGovr: City of Wyoming

ALPR Vendor: Flock Safety

The Wyoming Police Department operates eight Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.

Body-worn & dashcam

The Wyoming Police Department uses body-worn cameras, according to a November 2022 WLCT report. The Wyoming Police Department received an additional $26,354 grant for body-worn cameras from the Ohio Department of Public Safety in December 2022.

Cincinnati State College Campus Police Department

Cincinnati · 1 deployment

Body-worn & dashcam

The Cincinnati State College Campus Police Department received $40,050 from the Ohio Department of Public Safety to purchase body-worn cameras in 2026.

Elmwood Place Police Department

Elmwood Place · 1 deployment · on UnGovr: Village of Elmwood Place

Body-worn & dashcam

The Elmwood Place Police Department received a $14,038 grant to purchase body-worn cameras in 2025 from the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services.

Fairfax Police Department

Fairfax · 1 deployment · on UnGovr: Village of Fairfax

Body-worn & dashcam

The Fairfax Police Department uses body-worn cameras, according to a November 2022 WLCT report.

Great Parks Police Department

Great Parks · 1 deployment

ALPR Vendor: Flock Safety

As of April 2024, the Great Parks Police Department operates nine Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.

Greenhills Police Department

Greenhills · 1 deployment · on UnGovr: Village of Greenhills

Body-worn & dashcam

The Greenhills Police Department uses body-worn cameras, according to a November 2022 WLCT report.

Hamilton County Great Parks Rangers

Cincinnati · 1 deployment

Body-worn & dashcam

The Hamilton County Great Parks Rangers uses body-worn cameras, according to a November 2022 WLCT report.

Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office

Cincinnati · 1 deployment · on UnGovr: Hamilton County

Body-worn & dashcam

The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office uses body-worn cameras, according to a November 2022 WLCT report.

Indian Hill Police Department

Indian Hill · 1 deployment

ALPR Vendor: Flock Safety

As of April 2024, the Indian Hill Police Department operates 30 Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.

Loveland Police Department

Loveland · 1 deployment · on UnGovr: City of Loveland

ALPR Vendor: Flock Safety

As of April 2024, the Loveland Police Department operates 10 Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.

Mariemont Police Department

Mariemont · 1 deployment · on UnGovr: Village of Mariemont

ALPR Vendor: Flock Safety

The Mariemont Police Department operates eight Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.

Mount Healthy Police Department

Mount Healthy · 1 deployment · on UnGovr: City of Mount Healthy

Body-worn & dashcam

The Mount Healthy Police Department uses body-worn cameras, according to a November 2022 WLCT report.

Newtown Police Department

Newtown · 1 deployment · on UnGovr: Village of Newtown

Body-worn & dashcam

In January 2022, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine awarded $30,151.10 to the Newtown Police Department for expenses associated with launching or maintaining body-worn camera programs.

St. Bernard Police Department

St. Bernard · 1 deployment · on UnGovr: City of St Bernard

Body-worn & dashcam

The St. Bernard Police Department uses body-worn cameras, according to a November 2022 WLCT report.

University of Cincinnati Police Department

Cincinnati · 1 deployment

Body-worn & dashcam

The University of Cincinnati Police Department has been using body-worn cameras since at least 2015. In January 2022, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine awarded $60,428.20 to the University of Cincinnati Police Department for expenses associated with launching or maintaining body-worn camera programs.

Woodlawn Police Department

Woodlawn · 1 deployment · on UnGovr: Village of Woodlawn

Body-worn & dashcam

The Woodlawn Police Department uses body-worn cameras, according to a November 2022 WLCT report.

Xavier University Police Department

Cincinnati · 1 deployment

Body-worn & dashcam

The Xavier University Police Department uses body-worn cameras, according to a November 2022 WLCT report.

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