Ellis County

The Ellis County Sheriff's Office started using body-worn cameras in 2017. In 2018, they signed a five-year contract with Axon.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): MidlothianMirror.com

The Ellis County Sheriff's Office drone program became operative in 2023 and currently has eight drones.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Ellis County Press

The Midlothian Police Department is purchasing Flock Safety automated license plate readers and services at a cost not to exceed $209,100.00. The agency scanned 5,598 license plates using Vigilant Solutions automated license plate readers in 2019.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Midlothian Police DepartmentFocus Daily News

The Midlothian Police Department uses WatchGuard body-worn cameras.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Midlothian Police Department

The Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority gave the Red Oak Police Department a grant to purchase automated license plate readers in 2022.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority

The Red Oak Police Department submitted a policy related to drones and the use of force to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Texas Commission On Law Enforcement

The Waxahachie Police Department uses Flock Safety automated license plate readers, according to data obtained in July 2025.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Muckrock

The Waxahachie Police Department operates one DJI Inspire drone as of 2018, 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.waxahachietx.com

The Methodist Health System Police Department - Midlothian Medical Center uses Flock Safety automated license plate readers, according to data obtained in July 2025.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Muckrock

The Ovilla Police Department uses Flock Safety automated license plate readers, according to data obtained in July 2025.

Sources (via the EFF Atlas): Muckrock