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New Castle County Police Department New Castle New Castle County DE Automated License Plate Readers
The New Castle County Police Department uses automated license plate readers.
Agency: New Castle County Police Department
State: DE
City: New Castle
County: New Castle County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor:

The New Castle County Police Department uses automated license plate readers.

Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles New Castle New Castle County DE Face Recognition
Delaware’s Department of Transportation (DelDOT) responds to face recognition requests from FBI’s FACE Services. DelDOT also responds to requests from law enforcement that are sent via DIAC, the Delaware Information and Analysis Center, or that are sent with a case number.
Agency: Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles
State: DE
City: New Castle
County: New Castle County
Technology: Face Recognition
Vendor:

Delaware’s Department of Transportation (DelDOT) responds to face recognition requests from FBI’s FACE Services. DelDOT also responds to requests from law enforcement that are sent via DIAC, the Delaware Information and Analysis Center, or that are sent with a case number.

New Castle County Police Department New Castle New Castle County DE Drones Lockheed Martin
The New Castle County Police Department operates two Lockheed Martin drones as of 2016, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Agency: New Castle County Police Department
State: DE
City: New Castle
County: New Castle County
Technology: Drones
Vendor: Lockheed Martin

The New Castle County Police Department operates two Lockheed Martin drones as of 2016, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.

Middletown Police Department Middletown New Castle County DE Body-worn Cameras
The Middletown Police Department received $3,759 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance to purchase 6 body-worn cameras through the 2022 Small, Rural, Tribal BWC Microgrant program.
Agency: Middletown Police Department
State: DE
City: Middletown
County: New Castle County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The Middletown Police Department received $3,759 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance to purchase 6 body-worn cameras through the 2022 Small, Rural, Tribal BWC Microgrant program.

Newark Police Department Newark New Castle County DE Automated License Plate Readers Vigilant Solutions
The Newark Police Department used a Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant to purchase its first ALPR system from Major Police Supply in 2009 and has purchased additional systems since then, including from Vigilant Solutions.
Agency: Newark Police Department
State: DE
City: Newark
County: New Castle County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor: Vigilant Solutions

The Newark Police Department used a Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant to purchase its first ALPR system from Major Police Supply in 2009 and has purchased additional systems since then, including from Vigilant Solutions.

University of Delaware Police Department Newark New Castle County DE Body-worn Cameras
The University of Delaware Police DepartmentPolice Department uses body worn cameras, according to a Delaware House Democrats press release.
Agency: University of Delaware Police Department
State: DE
City: Newark
County: New Castle County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The University of Delaware Police DepartmentPolice Department uses body worn cameras, according to a Delaware House Democrats press release.

Middletown Police Department Middletown New Castle County DE Body-worn Cameras
The Middletown Police Department uses body worn cameras, according to a Delaware House Democrats press release.
Agency: Middletown Police Department
State: DE
City: Middletown
County: New Castle County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The Middletown Police Department uses body worn cameras, according to a Delaware House Democrats press release.

Wilmington Police Department Wilmington New Castle County DE Body-worn Cameras Axon
The city of Wilminton purchased $2 million worth of Axon body-worn cameras and related services in 2020.
Agency: Wilmington Police Department
State: DE
City: Wilmington
County: New Castle County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor: Axon

The city of Wilminton purchased $2 million worth of Axon body-worn cameras and related services in 2020.

Wilmington Department of Finance Wilmington New Castle County DE Automated License Plate Readers AutoVu
The Wilmington Department of Finance purchased automated license plate readers from AutoVu in 2006.
Agency: Wilmington Department of Finance
State: DE
City: Wilmington
County: New Castle County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor: AutoVu

The Wilmington Department of Finance purchased automated license plate readers from AutoVu in 2006.

Wilmington Police Department Wilmington New Castle County DE Gunshot Detection ShotSpotter
The Wilmington Police Department began using ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology in 2014.
Agency: Wilmington Police Department
State: DE
City: Wilmington
County: New Castle County
Technology: Gunshot Detection
Vendor: ShotSpotter

The Wilmington Police Department began using ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology in 2014.

Wilmington Police Department Wilmington New Castle County DE Real-Time Crime Center
The Wilmington Police Department opened its real-time crime center in May 2016. The RTCC has the ability to see real-time data including gunshot detection and calls for service. WPD received $750,000 in state funding to purchase additional technology that allows for officers to share notes between shifts and to track officers while on patrol.
Agency: Wilmington Police Department
State: DE
City: Wilmington
County: New Castle County
Technology: Real-Time Crime Center
Vendor:

The Wilmington Police Department opened its real-time crime center in May 2016. The RTCC has the ability to see real-time data including gunshot detection and calls for service. WPD received $750,000 in state funding to purchase additional technology that allows for officers to share notes between shifts and to track officers while on patrol.

Wilmington Police Department Wilmington New Castle County DE Drones DJI
The Wilmington Police Department have been operating drones since 2014.
Agency: Wilmington Police Department
State: DE
City: Wilmington
County: New Castle County
Technology: Drones
Vendor: DJI

The Wilmington Police Department have been operating drones since 2014.

New Castle County Sheriff's Office Wilmington New Castle County DE Body-worn Cameras
The U.S. Department of Justice awarded $121,500 to the New Castle County Sheriff's Office in 2016 as part of the Bureau of Justice Assistance's body-worn camera grant program.
Agency: New Castle County Sheriff's Office
State: DE
City: Wilmington
County: New Castle County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The U.S. Department of Justice awarded $121,500 to the New Castle County Sheriff's Office in 2016 as part of the Bureau of Justice Assistance's body-worn camera grant program.

Newark Police Department Newark New Castle County DE Body-worn Cameras Axon
In November 2019, the Newark City Council approved nearly $630,000 to be used to purchase 60 body-worn cameras and other video equipment from Axon.
Agency: Newark Police Department
State: DE
City: Newark
County: New Castle County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor: Axon

In November 2019, the Newark City Council approved nearly $630,000 to be used to purchase 60 body-worn cameras and other video equipment from Axon.