Lorain County

The Elyria Police Department received a state grant for automated license plate reader technology. The agency has installed automated license plate readers on the outskirts of the city, according to a 2023 article.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): The Chronicle-TelegramState of Ohio

The Elyria City Council, in February 2022, approved a $1.1 million, five-year contract with Axon Enterprises for body-worn cameras and in-car cameras.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): The Chronicle

The Elyria Police Department operates two drones 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.morningjournal.comsource

As of April 2024, the Lorain Police Department operates 40 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 $94,320.00 to the Lorain 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 Lorain Police Department maintains a camera registry.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Lorain Police Department

As of April 2024, the Amherst Police Department operates 12 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 Amherst Police Department received a $98,190 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

Avon Lake installed four Flock Safety automated license plate readers in April 2022.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): The Chronicle

The Avon Lake Police Department received a $19,373 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 Avon Police Department spent $20,000 to equip all 35 of its officers with body-worn cameras in 2016.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Cleveland.com, northeast Ohio news sourceCity of Avon, Ohio Facebook photo

The Avon Police Department operates one drone, 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.cityofavon.com

The Lorain County Sheriff's Office operates 14 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 $147,042.08 to the Lorain County Sheriff's Office for expenses associated with launching or maintaining body-worn camera programs.

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

The North Ridgeville Police Department operates 22 Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Pittsboro Police Department

The North Ridgeville Police Department uses body-worn cameras (including when officers chase down fugitive cows).

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): North Ridgeville Police Dept.Morning Journal

As of April 2024, the Oberlin Police Department operates four 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 Oberlin Police Department acquired body-worn cameras in 2014, and currently uses Axon body-worn cameras.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): The Oberlin ReviewOberlin Police Facebook

As of April 2024, the Sheffield Village 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 Sheffield Village Police Department received a $20,131 grant for body-worn cameras from the Ohio Department of Public Safety in 2022. The Sheffield Village Police Department also received a Small, Rural, and Tribal Body-Worn Camera Program grant for $4,830 for 8 body-worn cameras in 2023.

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

The Grafton Police Department received a $11,961 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 Lorain County Metro Parks Police Department received a $8,341 grant for body-worn cameras from the Ohio Department of Public Safety in 2022. In January 2022, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine awarded $14,187.85 to the Lorain County Metro Parks Ranger 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 Sheffield Lake Police Department received $12,980 from the Ohio Department of Public Safety to purchase body-worn cameras in 2026.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Ohio State GovernorOhio State Governor