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Cincinnati Police Department
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.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Department of JusticeWLWTInternational Association of Chiefs of Police
In February 2020, the Cincinnati Police Department began using 1,000 Axon body-worn cameras with live-streaming capabilities.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Washington PostWLCT
The Cincinnati Police Department maintains a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): City of Cincinnati
The Cincinnati Police Department operates a Drone as First Responder (DFR) program.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Cincinnati EnquirerCincinnati EnquirerWVXU
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.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Fox 19 NowGenetecAxis Communications
The Cincinnati Police Department began ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology in 2017.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): CincinnatiCity of Cincinnati
Blue Ash Police Department
The Blue Ash Police Department uses Flock Safety automated license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Fox 19
The Blue Ash Police Department uses Axon body-worn cameras.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WLWTCity of Blue Ash
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.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard Collegewww.wcpo.comwww.daytondailynews.com
Evendale Police Department
As of April 2024, the Evendale Police Department operates 20 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 Evendale Police Department uses body-worn cameras, according to a November 2022 WLCT report.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WLWT
The Evendale Police Department has a drone program.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Village of Evendale
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office
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.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Flock SafetyThe News & ObserverThe News & Observer
The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office operates a camera registry in partnership with Anderson Township
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Anderson TownshipAnderson Township
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.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard Collegewww.Cincinnati.com
Amberley Village Police Department
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.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Flock SafetyThe News & ObserverThe News & Observer
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.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Ohio Governor's OfficeWTVG
Cheviot Police Department
The Cheviot Police Department operates six Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department
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.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Ohio Governor's OfficeWTVG
Colerain Township Police Department
The Colerain Township Police Department purchased 20 Flock Safety automated license plate readers in February 2025.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WLWT
The Colerain Township Police Department uses body-worn cameras, according to a November 2022 WLCT report.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WLWT
Deer Park Police Department
The Deer Park Police Department operates nine Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department
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.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Ohio Governor's OfficeWTVG
Delhi Township Police Department
The Delhi Township Police Department operates 16 Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department
The Delhi Township Board of Trustees authorized the purchase of body-worn cameras for the police department in 2017.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Delhi Township Board of TrusteesWLCT
Forest Park Police Department
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.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Flock SafetyThe News & ObserverThe News & Observer
The Forest Park Police Department received state and federal funding for body-worn cameras in 2022.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Office of the GovernorSmall, Rural, and Tribal Body-Worn Camera microgrant grantee listWLCT
Glendale Police Department
The Glendale Police Department operates two Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department
The Glendale Police Department uses body-worn cameras, according to a November 2022 WLCT report.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WLWT
Golf Manor Police Department
The Golf Manor Police Department operates four Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department
The Golf Manor Police Department uses body-worn cameras, according to a November 2022 WLCT report.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WLWT
Green Township Police Department
The Green Township Police Department operates 38 Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department
The Green Township Police Department has used body-worn cameras since at least 2017.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): FOX19Green Township Police Department Facebook pageWLCT
Lockland Police Department
The Lockland Police Department operates six Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department
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.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Small, Rural, and Tribal Body-Worn Camera microgrant grantee list
Madeira Police Department
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.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Flock Safety
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.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)WLCT
Montgomery Police Department
The Montgomery Police Department received a grant for license plate readers.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Bureau of Justice Assistance, US Department of Justice
The Montgomery Police Department received a federal grant in 2023 for a camera system that includes gunshot detection technology.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Bureau of Justice Assistance, US Department of Justice
North College Hill Police Department
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.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Flock SafetyThe News & ObserverThe News & Observer
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.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WLWTOffice of the GovernorOffice of the Governor
Norwood Police Department
The Norwood Police Department operates seven Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department
The Norwood Police Department uses body-worn cameras, according to a November 2022 WLCT report.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WLWT
Reading Police Department
The Reading Police Department operates four Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department
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.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Office of the GovernorOffice of the GovernorWLCT
Sharonville Police Department
The Sharonville Police Department installed 12 Flock Safety automated license plate readers in 2023.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Fox 19
The Sharonville Police Department uses body-worn cameras, according to a November 2022 WLCT report.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WLWT
Springdale Police Department
As of April 2024, the Springdale 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 Springdale Police Department uses body-worn cameras, according to a November 2022 WLCT report.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WLWT
Wyoming Police Department
The Wyoming Police Department operates eight Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department
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.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WLWTOhio Department of Public Safetygovernor.ohio.gov
Cincinnati State College Campus Police Department
The Cincinnati State College Campus Police Department received $40,050 from the Ohio Department of Public Safety to purchase body-worn cameras in 2026.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Ohio State GovernorOhio State Governor
Elmwood Place Police Department
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.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Ohio Department of Public SafetyGovernor Mike DeWine's X account
Fairfax Police Department
The Fairfax Police Department uses body-worn cameras, according to a November 2022 WLCT report.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WLWT
Great Parks Police Department
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.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Flock SafetyThe News & ObserverThe News & Observer
Greenhills Police Department
The Greenhills Police Department uses body-worn cameras, according to a November 2022 WLCT report.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WLWT
Hamilton County Great Parks Rangers
The Hamilton County Great Parks Rangers uses body-worn cameras, according to a November 2022 WLCT report.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WLWT
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office
The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office uses body-worn cameras, according to a November 2022 WLCT report.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WLWT
Indian Hill Police Department
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.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Flock SafetyThe News & ObserverThe News & Observer
Loveland Police Department
As of April 2024, the Loveland 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
Mariemont Police Department
The Mariemont Police Department operates eight Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department
Mount Healthy Police Department
The Mount Healthy Police Department uses body-worn cameras, according to a November 2022 WLCT report.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WLWT
Newtown Police Department
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.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Office of the GovernorOffice of the GovernorWLCT
St. Bernard Police Department
The St. Bernard Police Department uses body-worn cameras, according to a November 2022 WLCT report.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WLWT
University of Cincinnati Police Department
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.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): NBC NewsOffice of the GovernorOffice of the Governor
Woodlawn Police Department
The Woodlawn Police Department uses body-worn cameras, according to a November 2022 WLCT report.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WLWT
Xavier University Police Department
The Xavier University Police Department uses body-worn cameras, according to a November 2022 WLCT report.
Sources (via the EFF Atlas): WLWT
Source: EFF Atlas of Surveillance (Electronic Frontier Foundation & University of Nevada, Reno — Reynolds School of Journalism) · CC BY 4.0 · retrieved July 2026