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Ross Township Police Department Pittsburgh Allegheny County PA Body-worn Cameras Axon
The Ross Township Police Department started using Axon body-worn cameras in 2020.
Agency: Ross Township Police Department
State: PA
City: Pittsburgh
County: Allegheny County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor: Axon

The Ross Township Police Department started using Axon body-worn cameras in 2020.

Crafton Borough Police Department Pittsburgh Allegheny County PA Body-worn Cameras
The Crafton Borough Police Department has body worn camera recommendations. Police can deny peoples requests for these videos.
Agency: Crafton Borough Police Department
State: PA
City: Pittsburgh
County: Allegheny County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The Crafton Borough Police Department has body worn camera recommendations. Police can deny peoples requests for these videos.

Pittsburgh Police Department Pittsburgh Allegheny County PA Gunshot Detection Shotspotter
The Pittsburgh Police Department uses Shotspotter gunshot detection technology. The Shotspotter system is monitored by the Pittsburgh real-time crime center.
Agency: Pittsburgh Police Department
State: PA
City: Pittsburgh
County: Allegheny County
Technology: Gunshot Detection
Vendor: Shotspotter

The Pittsburgh Police Department uses Shotspotter gunshot detection technology. The Shotspotter system is monitored by the Pittsburgh real-time crime center.

Pittsburgh Police Department Pittsburgh Allegheny County PA Automated License Plate Readers
The Pittsburgh Police Department has used automated license plate readers since at least 2015. ALPR data is fed into the Pittsburgh real-time crime center.
Agency: Pittsburgh Police Department
State: PA
City: Pittsburgh
County: Allegheny County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor:

The Pittsburgh Police Department has used automated license plate readers since at least 2015. ALPR data is fed into the Pittsburgh real-time crime center.

Pittsburgh Police Department Pittsburgh Allegheny County PA Real-Time Crime Center
The Pittsburgh Police Department launched a real-time crime center in 2020. The RTCC integrates Shotspotter, automated license plate readers, and a camera network.
Agency: Pittsburgh Police Department
State: PA
City: Pittsburgh
County: Allegheny County
Technology: Real-Time Crime Center
Vendor:

The Pittsburgh Police Department launched a real-time crime center in 2020. The RTCC integrates Shotspotter, automated license plate readers, and a camera network.

Brentwood Borough Police Department Pittsburgh Allegheny County PA Automated License Plate Readers
The Brentwood Borough Police Department included Plate Search software in its 2021 operating budget.
Agency: Brentwood Borough Police Department
State: PA
City: Pittsburgh
County: Allegheny County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor:

The Brentwood Borough Police Department included Plate Search software in its 2021 operating budget.

Bellevue Borough Police Department Pittsburgh Allegheny County PA Automated License Plate Readers
The Bellevue Borough Police Department received funding from the Alleghany County District Attorney to purchase an automated license plate reader in 2019.
Agency: Bellevue Borough Police Department
State: PA
City: Pittsburgh
County: Allegheny County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor:

The Bellevue Borough Police Department received funding from the Alleghany County District Attorney to purchase an automated license plate reader in 2019.

Sharpsburg Borough Police Department Pittsburgh Allegheny County PA Body-worn Cameras
The Sharpsburg Police Department purchased 11 body-worn cameras for $25,000 in 2020.
Agency: Sharpsburg Borough Police Department
State: PA
City: Pittsburgh
County: Allegheny County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The Sharpsburg Police Department purchased 11 body-worn cameras for $25,000 in 2020.

Pittsburgh Police Department Pittsburgh Allegheny County PA Body-worn Cameras Axon
All Pittsburgh Police Department officers were outfitted with body-worn cameras in 2019.
Agency: Pittsburgh Police Department
State: PA
City: Pittsburgh
County: Allegheny County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor: Axon

All Pittsburgh Police Department officers were outfitted with body-worn cameras in 2019.

Carnegie Mellon University Police Department Pittsburgh Allegheny County PA Body-worn Cameras WatchGuard
The Carnegie Melon University Police Department purchased 20 WatchGuard body-worn cameras in late 2020.
Agency: Carnegie Mellon University Police Department
State: PA
City: Pittsburgh
County: Allegheny County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor: WatchGuard

The Carnegie Melon University Police Department purchased 20 WatchGuard body-worn cameras in late 2020.

Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office Pittsburgh Allegheny County PA Automated License Plate Readers OpenALPR
The Allegheny County District Attorney's office began using automated license plate readers in late 2016, early 2017. As of 2019, the DA had installed more than 400 OpenALPR systems throughout the city.
Agency: Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office
State: PA
City: Pittsburgh
County: Allegheny County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor: OpenALPR

The Allegheny County District Attorney's office began using automated license plate readers in late 2016, early 2017. As of 2019, the DA had installed more than 400 OpenALPR systems throughout the city.

Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office Pittsburgh Allegheny County PA Face Recognition Clearview AI
The Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office began a product trial of Clearview AI face recognition software in 2020.
Agency: Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office
State: PA
City: Pittsburgh
County: Allegheny County
Technology: Face Recognition
Vendor: Clearview AI

The Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office began a product trial of Clearview AI face recognition software in 2020.

Western Pennsylvania All Hazards Fusion Center Pittsburgh Allegheny County PA Fusion Center
The Western Pennsylvania All Hazards 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: Western Pennsylvania All Hazards Fusion Center
State: PA
City: Pittsburgh
County: Allegheny County
Technology: Fusion Center
Vendor:

The Western Pennsylvania All Hazards 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.

Allegheny County Police Department Pittsburgh Allegheny County PA Drones DJI
The Allegheny County Police Department operates two DJI drones as of 2016, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Agency: Allegheny County Police Department
State: PA
City: Pittsburgh
County: Allegheny County
Technology: Drones
Vendor: DJI

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

Baldwin Borough Police Department Pittsburgh Allegheny County PA Body-worn Cameras WatchGuard
The Baldwin Police Department uses WatchGuard body-worn cameras.
Agency: Baldwin Borough Police Department
State: PA
City: Pittsburgh
County: Allegheny County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor: WatchGuard

The Baldwin Police Department uses WatchGuard body-worn cameras.

Allegheny County Police Department Pittsburgh Allegheny County PA Body-worn Cameras
The Allegheny County Police Department began using body-worn cameras in 2021.
Agency: Allegheny County Police Department
State: PA
City: Pittsburgh
County: Allegheny County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The Allegheny County Police Department began using body-worn cameras in 2021.

Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Pittsburgh Allegheny County PA Body-worn Cameras Axon
As of 2019, all officers of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police are required to wear body-worn cameras and motorcycle and bicycle officers have been wearing BWCs since 2012. The city received a $250,000 grant from the U.S. Justice Department to purchase body-worn cameras in 2015.
Agency: Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
State: PA
City: Pittsburgh
County: Allegheny County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor: Axon

As of 2019, all officers of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police are required to wear body-worn cameras and motorcycle and bicycle officers have been wearing BWCs since 2012. The city received a $250,000 grant from the U.S. Justice Department to purchase body-worn cameras in 2015.

Baldwin Police Department Pittsburgh Allegheny County PA Automated License Plate Readers
The Baldin Police Department has used automated license plate readers since 2011. It purchased another ALPR system in 2018 with asset forfeiture funds
Agency: Baldwin Police Department
State: PA
City: Pittsburgh
County: Allegheny County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor:

The Baldin Police Department has used automated license plate readers since 2011. It purchased another ALPR system in 2018 with asset forfeiture funds

Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Pittsburgh Allegheny County PA Gunshot Detection ShotSpotter
The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police spent $1.2 million on ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology in 2013.
Agency: Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
State: PA
City: Pittsburgh
County: Allegheny County
Technology: Gunshot Detection
Vendor: ShotSpotter

The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police spent $1.2 million on ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology in 2013.

North Huntingdon Township Police Department North Huntingdon Allegheny County PA Body-worn Cameras
The North Huntingdon Township Police Department received a $24,635 grant in 2021 to purchase body-worn cameras.
Agency: North Huntingdon Township Police Department
State: PA
City: North Huntingdon
County: Allegheny County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The North Huntingdon Township Police Department received a $24,635 grant in 2021 to purchase body-worn cameras.

Ohio Township Police Department Ohio Township Allegheny County PA Body-worn Cameras
The Ohio Township Police Department received a $20,000 grant in 2021 to purchase body-worn cameras.
Agency: Ohio Township Police Department
State: PA
City: Ohio Township
County: Allegheny County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The Ohio Township Police Department received a $20,000 grant in 2021 to purchase body-worn cameras.

Findlay Township Police Department Findlay Township Allegheny County PA Body-worn Cameras
The Findlay Township Police Department received a $23,372 grant in 2021 to purchase body-worn cameras.
Agency: Findlay Township Police Department
State: PA
City: Findlay Township
County: Allegheny County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The Findlay Township Police Department received a $23,372 grant in 2021 to purchase body-worn cameras.

Findlay Township Police Department Clinton Allegheny County PA Body-worn Cameras WatchGuard
The Findlay Township Police Department uses WatchGuard body-worn cameras.
Agency: Findlay Township Police Department
State: PA
City: Clinton
County: Allegheny County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor: WatchGuard

The Findlay Township Police Department uses WatchGuard body-worn cameras.

Mount Lebanon Police Department Mount Lebanon Allegheny County PA Drones
The Mount Lebanon Police Department has at least two drones as of 2021.
Agency: Mount Lebanon Police Department
State: PA
City: Mount Lebanon
County: Allegheny County
Technology: Drones
Vendor:

The Mount Lebanon Police Department has at least two drones as of 2021.

Cecil Township Police Department Cecil Allegheny County PA Body-worn Cameras
The Cecil Township Police Department received a donation in 2019 to outfit all of its officers with body-worn cameras.
Agency: Cecil Township Police Department
State: PA
City: Cecil
County: Allegheny County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The Cecil Township Police Department received a donation in 2019 to outfit all of its officers with body-worn cameras.

Brentwood Borough Police Department Brentwood Allegheny County PA Body-worn Cameras WatchGuard
The Brentwood Borough Police Department has been using body-worn cameras since 2022.
Agency: Brentwood Borough Police Department
State: PA
City: Brentwood
County: Allegheny County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor: WatchGuard

The Brentwood Borough Police Department has been using body-worn cameras since 2022.

Bridgeville Borough Police Department Bridgeville Allegheny County PA Body-worn Cameras
The Bridgeville Borough Police Department received $12,000 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance to purchase 12 body-worn cameras through the 2022 Small, Rural, Tribal BWC Microgrant program.
Agency: Bridgeville Borough Police Department
State: PA
City: Bridgeville
County: Allegheny County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The Bridgeville Borough Police Department received $12,000 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance to purchase 12 body-worn cameras through the 2022 Small, Rural, Tribal BWC Microgrant program.

Coraopolis Police Department Coraopolis Allegheny County PA Body-worn Cameras
The Coraopolis Police Department purchased 10 body-worn cameras in 2020.
Agency: Coraopolis Police Department
State: PA
City: Coraopolis
County: Allegheny County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The Coraopolis Police Department purchased 10 body-worn cameras in 2020.

Penn Hills Police Department Penn Hills Allegheny County PA Body-worn Cameras
The Penn Hills Police Department uses body-worn cameras.
Agency: Penn Hills Police Department
State: PA
City: Penn Hills
County: Allegheny County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The Penn Hills Police Department uses body-worn cameras.

Castle Shannon Police Department Castle Shannon Allegheny County PA Body-worn Cameras
The Castle Shannon Police Department uses body-worn cameras.
Agency: Castle Shannon Police Department
State: PA
City: Castle Shannon
County: Allegheny County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The Castle Shannon Police Department uses body-worn cameras.

Carnegie Borough Police Department Carnegie Allegheny County PA Body-worn Cameras WatchGuard
The Carnegie Police Department began using WatchGuard body-worn cameras in 2020
Agency: Carnegie Borough Police Department
State: PA
City: Carnegie
County: Allegheny County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor: WatchGuard

The Carnegie Police Department began using WatchGuard body-worn cameras in 2020

McKeesport Police Department McKeesport Allegheny County PA Gunshot Detection ShotSpotter
The McKeesport Police Department acquired ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology in 2020.
Agency: McKeesport Police Department
State: PA
City: McKeesport
County: Allegheny County
Technology: Gunshot Detection
Vendor: ShotSpotter

The McKeesport Police Department acquired ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology in 2020.

Mt. Lebanon Police Department Mount Lebanon Allegheny County PA Body-worn Cameras
The Mt. Lebanon Police Department implemented a body-worn camera policy in 2018.
Agency: Mt. Lebanon Police Department
State: PA
City: Mount Lebanon
County: Allegheny County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The Mt. Lebanon Police Department implemented a body-worn camera policy in 2018.

Ross Township Police Department Ross Township Allegheny County PA Drones DJI
The Ross Township Police Department operates three DJI drones as of 2018, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Agency: Ross Township Police Department
State: PA
City: Ross Township
County: Allegheny County
Technology: Drones
Vendor: DJI

The Ross Township Police Department operates three DJI drones as of 2018, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.

Northern Regional Police Department Wexford Allegheny County PA Drones DJI
The Northern Regional Police Department operates one DJI Phantom drone as of 2015, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Agency: Northern Regional Police Department
State: PA
City: Wexford
County: Allegheny County
Technology: Drones
Vendor: DJI

The Northern Regional Police Department operates one DJI Phantom drone as of 2015, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.

Crafton Police Department Crafton Allegheny County PA Drones
The Crafton Police Department operates one drone as of 2018, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Agency: Crafton Police Department
State: PA
City: Crafton
County: Allegheny County
Technology: Drones
Vendor:

The Crafton Police Department operates one drone as of 2018, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.

South Park Police Department South Park Township Allegheny County PA Body-worn Cameras
The South Park Police Department received $30,000 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance to purchase 15 body-worn cameras through the 2022 Small, Rural, Tribal BWC Microgrant program.
Agency: South Park Police Department
State: PA
City: South Park Township
County: Allegheny County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The South Park Police Department received $30,000 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance to purchase 15 body-worn cameras through the 2022 Small, Rural, Tribal BWC Microgrant program.