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Blaine Police Department Blaine Anoka County MN Drones
The Blaine Police Department operated drones as of 2023.
Agency: Blaine Police Department
State: MN
City: Blaine
County: Anoka County
Technology: Drones
Vendor:

The Blaine Police Department operated drones as of 2023.

Blaine Police Department Blaine Anoka County, Ramsey County MN Camera Registry
The Blaine Police Department maintains a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras.
Agency: Blaine Police Department
State: MN
City: Blaine
County: Anoka County, Ramsey County
Technology: Camera Registry
Vendor:

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

Blaine Police Department Blaine Anoka County MN Body-worn Cameras Axon
The department uses Axon body-worn cameras, according to a 2022 audit.
Agency: Blaine Police Department
State: MN
City: Blaine
County: Anoka County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor: Axon

The department uses Axon body-worn cameras, according to a 2022 audit.

Blaine Police Department Blaine Anoka County, Ramsey County MN Body-worn Cameras Axon
The Blaine Police Department began using Axon body-worn cameras in 2017.
Agency: Blaine Police Department
State: MN
City: Blaine
County: Anoka County, Ramsey County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor: Axon

The Blaine Police Department began using Axon body-worn cameras in 2017.

White Bear Lake Police Department White Bear Lake Ramsey County MN Drones
The White Bear Lake Police Department operated drones as of 2023.
Agency: White Bear Lake Police Department
State: MN
City: White Bear Lake
County: Ramsey County
Technology: Drones
Vendor:

The White Bear Lake Police Department operated drones as of 2023.

St. Paul Police Department St. Paul Ramsey County MN Drones
The St. Paul Police Department operated drones as of 2023.
Agency: St. Paul Police Department
State: MN
City: St. Paul
County: Ramsey County
Technology: Drones
Vendor:

The St. Paul Police Department operated drones as of 2023.

St. Francis Police Department St. Francis Anoka County MN Drones
The St. Francis Police Department operated drones as of 2023.
Agency: St. Francis Police Department
State: MN
City: St. Francis
County: Anoka County
Technology: Drones
Vendor:

The St. Francis Police Department operated drones as of 2023.

Roseville Police Department Roseville Ramsey County MN Drones
The Roseville Police Department operated drones as of 2023.
Agency: Roseville Police Department
State: MN
City: Roseville
County: Ramsey County
Technology: Drones
Vendor:

The Roseville Police Department operated drones as of 2023.

New Brighton Department of Public Safety New Brighton Ramsey County MN Drones
The New Brighton Department of Public Safety operated drones as of 2023.
Agency: New Brighton Department of Public Safety
State: MN
City: New Brighton
County: Ramsey County
Technology: Drones
Vendor:

The New Brighton Department of Public Safety operated drones as of 2023.

Maplewood Public Safety Maplewood Ramsey County MN Drones
The Maplewood Public Safety operated drones as of 2023.
Agency: Maplewood Public Safety
State: MN
City: Maplewood
County: Ramsey County
Technology: Drones
Vendor:

The Maplewood Public Safety operated drones as of 2023.

Lino Lakes Department of Public Safety Lino Lakes Anoka County MN Drones
The Lino Lakes Department of Public Safety operated drones as of 2023.
Agency: Lino Lakes Department of Public Safety
State: MN
City: Lino Lakes
County: Anoka County
Technology: Drones
Vendor:

The Lino Lakes Department of Public Safety operated drones as of 2023.

Anoka County Sheriff's Office Andover Anoka County MN Automated License Plate Readers Flock Safety
As of April 2024, the Anoka County Sheriff's Office operates two Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.
Agency: Anoka County Sheriff's Office
State: MN
City: Andover
County: Anoka County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor: Flock Safety

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

Columbia Heights Police Department Columbia Heights Anoka County MN Third-party Investigative Platforms LexisNexis Risk Solutions
The Columbia Heights Police Department uses LexisNexis Accurint.
Agency: Columbia Heights Police Department
State: MN
City: Columbia Heights
County: Anoka County
Technology: Third-party Investigative Platforms
Vendor: LexisNexis Risk Solutions

The Columbia Heights Police Department uses LexisNexis Accurint.

North Saint Paul Police Department North Saint Paul Ramsey County MN Drones
The North St. Paul Police Department spent $19,300.06 on its unmanned aerial vehicle program in 2023 and flew a drone 12 times without a warrant that year.
Agency: North Saint Paul Police Department
State: MN
City: North Saint Paul
County: Ramsey County
Technology: Drones
Vendor:

The North St. Paul Police Department spent $19,300.06 on its unmanned aerial vehicle program in 2023 and flew a drone 12 times without a warrant that year.

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Saint Paul Ramsey County MN Drones
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has an unmanned aerial vehicle program, according to a 2021 report from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
Agency: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
State: MN
City: Saint Paul
County: Ramsey County
Technology: Drones
Vendor:

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has an unmanned aerial vehicle program, according to a 2021 report from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.

Ramsey County Sheriff's Office Saint Paul Ramsey County MN Drones
The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office spent $17,723.05 on its unmanned aerial vehicle program in 2023 and flew a drone 333 times without a warrant that year.
Agency: Ramsey County Sheriff's Office
State: MN
City: Saint Paul
County: Ramsey County
Technology: Drones
Vendor:

The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office spent $17,723.05 on its unmanned aerial vehicle program in 2023 and flew a drone 333 times without a warrant that year.

Minnesota State Patrol Saint Paul Ramsey County MN Drones
The Minnesota State Patrol spent $124,712.87 on its unmanned aerial vehicle program in 2023 and flew a drone 511 times without a warrant that year.
Agency: Minnesota State Patrol
State: MN
City: Saint Paul
County: Ramsey County
Technology: Drones
Vendor:

The Minnesota State Patrol spent $124,712.87 on its unmanned aerial vehicle program in 2023 and flew a drone 511 times without a warrant that year.

Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Saint Paul Ramsey County MN Drones
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension spent $9,000 on its unmanned aerial vehicle program in 2023. The agency flew a drone 27 times without a warrant that year.
Agency: Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
State: MN
City: Saint Paul
County: Ramsey County
Technology: Drones
Vendor:

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension spent $9,000 on its unmanned aerial vehicle program in 2023. The agency flew a drone 27 times without a warrant that year.

Fridley Police Department Fridley Anoka County MN Drones
The Fridley Police Department flew an unmanned aerial vehicle without a warrant at least four times in 2023.
Agency: Fridley Police Department
State: MN
City: Fridley
County: Anoka County
Technology: Drones
Vendor:

The Fridley Police Department flew an unmanned aerial vehicle without a warrant at least four times in 2023.

Coon Rapids Police Department Coon Rapids Anoka County MN Drones
The Coon Rapids Police Department spent $7000 on its unmanned aerial vehicle program in 2023 and flew a drone 118 times without a warrant that year.
Agency: Coon Rapids Police Department
State: MN
City: Coon Rapids
County: Anoka County
Technology: Drones
Vendor:

The Coon Rapids Police Department spent $7000 on its unmanned aerial vehicle program in 2023 and flew a drone 118 times without a warrant that year.

Columbia Heights Police Department Columbia Heights Anoka County MN Drones
The Columbia Heights Police Department spent $3000 on its unmanned aerial vehicle program in 2023 and flew a drone 25 times without a warrant that year.
Agency: Columbia Heights Police Department
State: MN
City: Columbia Heights
County: Anoka County
Technology: Drones
Vendor:

The Columbia Heights Police Department spent $3000 on its unmanned aerial vehicle program in 2023 and flew a drone 25 times without a warrant that year.

Coon Rapids Police Department Coon Rapids Anoka County MN Body-worn Cameras WatchGuard
Coon Rapids Police Department aquired WatchGuard body-worn cameras in 2021.
Agency: Coon Rapids Police Department
State: MN
City: Coon Rapids
County: Anoka County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor: WatchGuard

Coon Rapids Police Department aquired WatchGuard body-worn cameras in 2021.

Ramsey County Sheriff's Office St. Paul Ramsey County MN Body-worn Cameras Axon
The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office spent $1.3 million to outfit 400 officers with Axon body-worn cameras in 2019.
Agency: Ramsey County Sheriff's Office
State: MN
City: St. Paul
County: Ramsey County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor: Axon

The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office spent $1.3 million to outfit 400 officers with Axon body-worn cameras in 2019.

Minnesota Department of Public Safety St. Paul Ramsey County MN Face Recognition
Minnesota Department of Public Safety Driver and Vehicle Services uses face recognition but does not run external face recognition searches.
Agency: Minnesota Department of Public Safety
State: MN
City: St. Paul
County: Ramsey County
Technology: Face Recognition
Vendor:

Minnesota Department of Public Safety Driver and Vehicle Services uses face recognition but does not run external face recognition searches.

Anoka County Sheriff's Office Andover Anoka County MN Camera Registry
The Anoka County Sheriff's Office maintains a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras.
Agency: Anoka County Sheriff's Office
State: MN
City: Andover
County: Anoka County
Technology: Camera Registry
Vendor:

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

Coon Rapids Police Department Coon Rapids Anoka County MN Camera Registry
The Coon Rapids Police Department maintains a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras.
Agency: Coon Rapids Police Department
State: MN
City: Coon Rapids
County: Anoka County
Technology: Camera Registry
Vendor:

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

St. Paul Police Department St. Paul Ramsey County MN Automated License Plate Readers
The ​St. Paul Police Department disclosed to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension that it uses automated license plate readers.
Agency: St. Paul Police Department
State: MN
City: St. Paul
County: Ramsey County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor:

The ​St. Paul Police Department disclosed to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension that it uses automated license plate readers.

North Saint Paul Police Department North St. Paul Ramsey County MN Automated License Plate Readers
The ​North Saint Paul Police Department disclosed to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension that it uses automated license plate readers.
Agency: North Saint Paul Police Department
State: MN
City: North St. Paul
County: Ramsey County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor:

The ​North Saint Paul Police Department disclosed to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension that it uses automated license plate readers.

New Brighton Police Department New Brighton Ramsey County MN Automated License Plate Readers
The ​New Brighton Police Department disclosed to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension that it uses automated license plate readers.
Agency: New Brighton Police Department
State: MN
City: New Brighton
County: Ramsey County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor:

The ​New Brighton Police Department disclosed to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension that it uses automated license plate readers.

Mounds View Police Department Mounds View Ramsey County MN Automated License Plate Readers
The ​Mounds View Police Department disclosed to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension that it uses automated license plate readers.
Agency: Mounds View Police Department
State: MN
City: Mounds View
County: Ramsey County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor:

The ​Mounds View Police Department disclosed to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension that it uses automated license plate readers.

Minnesota State Patrol St. Paul Ramsey County MN Automated License Plate Readers
The ​Minnesota State Patrol disclosed to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension that it uses automated license plate readers.
Agency: Minnesota State Patrol
State: MN
City: St. Paul
County: Ramsey County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor:

The ​Minnesota State Patrol disclosed to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension that it uses automated license plate readers.

Maplewood Police Department Maplewood Ramsey County MN Automated License Plate Readers
The ​Maplewood Police Department disclosed to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension that it uses automated license plate readers.
Agency: Maplewood Police Department
State: MN
City: Maplewood
County: Ramsey County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor:

The ​Maplewood Police Department disclosed to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension that it uses automated license plate readers.

St. Paul Police Department St. Paul Ramsey County MN Face Recognition Clearview AI
The St. Paul Police Department had conducted 40 face recognition searches using the Clearview AI system as of February 2020.
Agency: St. Paul Police Department
State: MN
City: St. Paul
County: Ramsey County
Technology: Face Recognition
Vendor: Clearview AI

The St. Paul Police Department had conducted 40 face recognition searches using the Clearview AI system as of February 2020.

Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension St. Paul Ramsey County MN Face Recognition Clearview AI
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension's Minnesota Fusion Center uses Clearview AI face recognition software.
Agency: Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
State: MN
City: St. Paul
County: Ramsey County
Technology: Face Recognition
Vendor: Clearview AI

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension's Minnesota Fusion Center uses Clearview AI face recognition software.

St. Paul Police Department St. Paul Ramsey County MN Video Analytics BriefCam
The St. Paul Police Department began using BriefCam video analytics software in January 2020.
Agency: St. Paul Police Department
State: MN
City: St. Paul
County: Ramsey County
Technology: Video Analytics
Vendor: BriefCam

The St. Paul Police Department began using BriefCam video analytics software in January 2020.

Minnesota Fusion Center St. Paul Ramsey County MN Fusion Center
The Minnesota Fusion Center is one of 79 fusion centers in the United States. Operated by local and state law enforcement in partnership with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, a fusion center serves as a command center for gathering, analyzing and disseminating intelligence and other public safety information.
Agency: Minnesota Fusion Center
State: MN
City: St. Paul
County: Ramsey County
Technology: Fusion Center
Vendor:

The Minnesota Fusion Center is one of 79 fusion centers in the United States. Operated by local and state law enforcement in partnership with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, a fusion center serves as a command center for gathering, analyzing and disseminating intelligence and other public safety information.

Ramsey County Sheriff's Office St. Paul Ramsey County MN Automated License Plate Readers Vigilant Solutions
The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office scanned 10,514 license plates in 2019 using Vigilant Solutions automated license plate readers.
Agency: Ramsey County Sheriff's Office
State: MN
City: St. Paul
County: Ramsey County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor: Vigilant Solutions

The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office scanned 10,514 license plates in 2019 using Vigilant Solutions automated license plate readers.

Mounds View Police Department Mounds View Ramsey County MN Automated License Plate Readers Vigilant Solutions
The Mounds View Police Department scanned 62,302 license plates in 2019 using Vigilant Solutions automated license plate readers.
Agency: Mounds View Police Department
State: MN
City: Mounds View
County: Ramsey County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor: Vigilant Solutions

The Mounds View Police Department scanned 62,302 license plates in 2019 using Vigilant Solutions automated license plate readers.

New Brighton Department of Public Safety New Brighton Ramsey County MN Automated License Plate Readers Vigilant Solutions
The New Brighton Department of Public Safety has access to other agencies' automated license plate reader data through Vigilant Solutions.
Agency: New Brighton Department of Public Safety
State: MN
City: New Brighton
County: Ramsey County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor: Vigilant Solutions

The New Brighton Department of Public Safety has access to other agencies' automated license plate reader data through Vigilant Solutions.

Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension St. Paul Ramsey County MN Cell-site Simulator
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension acquired cell-site simulator technology in 2012, according data compiled by Kevin Collier for Vocativ.
Agency: Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
State: MN
City: St. Paul
County: Ramsey County
Technology: Cell-site Simulator
Vendor:

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension acquired cell-site simulator technology in 2012, according data compiled by Kevin Collier for Vocativ.

Anoka County Sheriff's Office Andover Anoka County MN Drones
The Anoka County Sheriff's Office spent over $13,337 on drones in 2023.
Agency: Anoka County Sheriff's Office
State: MN
City: Andover
County: Anoka County
Technology: Drones
Vendor:

The Anoka County Sheriff's Office spent over $13,337 on drones in 2023.

Columbia Heights Police Department Columbia Heights Anoka County MN Body-worn Cameras Axon
The department uses Axon body-worn cameras, according to a 2019 audit.
Agency: Columbia Heights Police Department
State: MN
City: Columbia Heights
County: Anoka County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor: Axon

The department uses Axon body-worn cameras, according to a 2019 audit.

Lino Lakes Police Department Lino Lakes Anoka County MN Body-worn Cameras
The department has 27 body-worn cameras, according to a 2022 audit.
Agency: Lino Lakes Police Department
State: MN
City: Lino Lakes
County: Anoka County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The department has 27 body-worn cameras, according to a 2022 audit.

Maplewood Police Department Maplewood Ramsey County MN Body-worn Cameras Axon
The department uses the Axon Evidence.com system, according to a 2022 audit.
Agency: Maplewood Police Department
State: MN
City: Maplewood
County: Ramsey County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor: Axon

The department uses the Axon Evidence.com system, according to a 2022 audit.

Anoka County Sheriff's Office Andover Anoka County MN Body-worn Cameras Axon
The department uses Axon body-worn cameras, according to a 2021 audit.
Agency: Anoka County Sheriff's Office
State: MN
City: Andover
County: Anoka County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor: Axon

The department uses Axon body-worn cameras, according to a 2021 audit.

St. Anthony Police Department St. Anthony Hennepin County, Ramsey County MN Body-worn Cameras Panasonic
The department uses 24 Panasonic Arbitrator body-worn cameras and software and stores the BWC data on a local file server hosted of Metro-Inet, according to a 2021 audit.
Agency: St. Anthony Police Department
State: MN
City: St. Anthony
County: Hennepin County, Ramsey County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor: Panasonic

The department uses 24 Panasonic Arbitrator body-worn cameras and software and stores the BWC data on a local file server hosted of Metro-Inet, according to a 2021 audit.

Roseville Police Department Roseville Ramsey County MN Body-worn Cameras Panasonic
The department utilizes 63 Panasonic Arbitrator body-worn cameras and software and stores the PRS data on a local file server, according to a 2020 audit.
Agency: Roseville Police Department
State: MN
City: Roseville
County: Ramsey County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor: Panasonic

The department utilizes 63 Panasonic Arbitrator body-worn cameras and software and stores the PRS data on a local file server, according to a 2020 audit.

Lino Lakes Police Department Lino Lakes Anoka County MN Body-worn Cameras Panasonic
The department utilizes Panasonic Arbitrator body-worn cameras and software and stores the BWC data on a local file server hosted of Metro-Inet, according to a 2020 audit.
Agency: Lino Lakes Police Department
State: MN
City: Lino Lakes
County: Anoka County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor: Panasonic

The department utilizes Panasonic Arbitrator body-worn cameras and software and stores the BWC data on a local file server hosted of Metro-Inet, according to a 2020 audit.

Maplewood Police Department Maplewood Ramsey County MN Body-worn Cameras Axon
The dapartment uses the Axon Evidence.com cloud-based evidence management system, according to a 2020 audit.
Agency: Maplewood Police Department
State: MN
City: Maplewood
County: Ramsey County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor: Axon

The dapartment uses the Axon Evidence.com cloud-based evidence management system, according to a 2020 audit.

Centennial Lakes Police Department Centerville, Circle Pines, Lexington Anoka County MN Body-worn Cameras
The department has body camera, according to a 2019 audit.
Agency: Centennial Lakes Police Department
State: MN
City: Centerville, Circle Pines, Lexington
County: Anoka County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The department has body camera, according to a 2019 audit.

Fridley Police Department Fridley Anoka County MN Body-worn Cameras
The Fridley Police Department adopted Visual Labs smartphone-based body-worn cameras in 2018. FPD received a federal grant to pay for the program.
Agency: Fridley Police Department
State: MN
City: Fridley
County: Anoka County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The Fridley Police Department adopted Visual Labs smartphone-based body-worn cameras in 2018. FPD received a federal grant to pay for the program.

St. Paul Police Department St. Paul Ramsey County MN Body-worn Cameras
The U.S. Department of Justice awarded $600,000 to the Saint Paul Police Department in 2015 as part of the Bureau of Justice Assistance's body-worn camera grant program.
Agency: St. Paul Police Department
State: MN
City: St. Paul
County: Ramsey County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The U.S. Department of Justice awarded $600,000 to the Saint Paul Police Department in 2015 as part of the Bureau of Justice Assistance's body-worn camera grant program.