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Richland County Sheriff's Office Columbia Richland County SC Gunshot Detection SoundThinking
The Richland County Sheriff's Office began using ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology in 2022.
Agency: Richland County Sheriff's Office
State: SC
City: Columbia
County: Richland County
Technology: Gunshot Detection
Vendor: SoundThinking

The Richland County Sheriff's Office began using ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology in 2022.

Richland County Sheriff’s Department Columbia Richland County SC Third-party Investigative Platforms Thomson Reuters
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department uses the Thomson Reuters CLEAR investigative platform.
Agency: Richland County Sheriff’s Department
State: SC
City: Columbia
County: Richland County
Technology: Third-party Investigative Platforms
Vendor: Thomson Reuters

The Richland County Sheriff’s Department uses the Thomson Reuters CLEAR investigative platform.

Columbia College Police Department Columbia Richland County SC Body-worn Cameras Wolfcom
Columbia College Police Department has used Wolfcom body-worn cameras since at least 2019.
Agency: Columbia College Police Department
State: SC
City: Columbia
County: Richland County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor: Wolfcom

Columbia College Police Department has used Wolfcom body-worn cameras since at least 2019.

Richland County Sheriff’s Department Columbia Richland County SC Automated License Plate Readers
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department uses automated license plate readers as part of a statewide program managed by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division.
Agency: Richland County Sheriff’s Department
State: SC
City: Columbia
County: Richland County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor:

The Richland County Sheriff’s Department uses automated license plate readers as part of a statewide program managed by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division.

Columbia Police Department Columbia Richland County SC Automated License Plate Readers
The Columbia Police Department uses automated license plate readers as part of a statewide program managed by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division.
Agency: Columbia Police Department
State: SC
City: Columbia
County: Richland County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor:

The Columbia Police Department uses automated license plate readers as part of a statewide program managed by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division.

Columbia College Police Department Columbia Richland County SC Body-worn Cameras Wolfcom
The Columbia College Police Department uses Wolfcom body-worn cameras, according to a testimonial on the company's website.
Agency: Columbia College Police Department
State: SC
City: Columbia
County: Richland County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor: Wolfcom

The Columbia College Police Department uses Wolfcom body-worn cameras, according to a testimonial on the company's website.

South Carolina Law Enforcement Division Columbia Richland County, Lexington County SC Face Recognition
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division maintains a database containing driver’s license photos, mugshots, and probation photos, and responds to FBI queries to search this database. However, some local law enforcement agencies can reportedly run direct queries through a separate face recognition system.
Agency: South Carolina Law Enforcement Division
State: SC
City: Columbia
County: Richland County, Lexington County
Technology: Face Recognition
Vendor:

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division maintains a database containing driver’s license photos, mugshots, and probation photos, and responds to FBI queries to search this database. However, some local law enforcement agencies can reportedly run direct queries through a separate face recognition system.

Columbia Police Department Columbia Richland County, Lexington County SC Gunshot Detection ShotSpotter
The Columbia Police Department started using ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology in 2019 at an initial cost of $1.13 million.
Agency: Columbia Police Department
State: SC
City: Columbia
County: Richland County, Lexington County
Technology: Gunshot Detection
Vendor: ShotSpotter

The Columbia Police Department started using ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology in 2019 at an initial cost of $1.13 million.

University of South Carolina Division of Law Enforcement Columbia Richland County SC Body-worn Cameras
The University of South Carolina Division of Law Enforcement purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $33,300 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.
Agency: University of South Carolina Division of Law Enforcement
State: SC
City: Columbia
County: Richland County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The University of South Carolina Division of Law Enforcement purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $33,300 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.

South Carolina Department of Mental Health Columbia Richland County, Lexington County SC Body-worn Cameras
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $85,560 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.
Agency: South Carolina Department of Mental Health
State: SC
City: Columbia
County: Richland County, Lexington County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $85,560 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.

South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Columbia Richland County, Lexington County SC Body-worn Cameras
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $135,105 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.
Agency: South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control
State: SC
City: Columbia
County: Richland County, Lexington County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $135,105 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.

Richland County Sheriff's Office Columbia Richland County SC Body-worn Cameras
The Richland County Sheriff’s Office purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $132,000 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.
Agency: Richland County Sheriff's Office
State: SC
City: Columbia
County: Richland County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The Richland County Sheriff’s Office purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $132,000 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.

Midlands Technical College Campus Police Department Columbia Richland County, Lexington County, Fairfield County SC Body-worn Cameras
The Midlands Technical College Campus Police purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $13,950 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.
Agency: Midlands Technical College Campus Police Department
State: SC
City: Columbia
County: Richland County, Lexington County, Fairfield County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The Midlands Technical College Campus Police purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $13,950 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.

Fifth Judicial Circuit Solicitor's Office Columbia Richland County, Kershaw County SC Body-worn Cameras
The Fifth Circuit Solicitor’s Office purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $144,416 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.
Agency: Fifth Judicial Circuit Solicitor's Office
State: SC
City: Columbia
County: Richland County, Kershaw County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The Fifth Circuit Solicitor’s Office purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $144,416 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.

Columbia Police Department Columbia Richland County, Lexington County SC Body-worn Cameras
The Columbia Police Department purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $74,629 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.
Agency: Columbia Police Department
State: SC
City: Columbia
County: Richland County, Lexington County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The Columbia Police Department purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $74,629 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.

South Carolina Information and Intelligence Center Columbia Richland County SC Fusion Center
The South Carolina Information and Intelligence 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: South Carolina Information and Intelligence Center
State: SC
City: Columbia
County: Richland County
Technology: Fusion Center
Vendor:

The South Carolina Information and Intelligence 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.

Richland County Sheriff's Office Columbia Richland County SC Drones DJI
The Richland County Sheriff's Office's Department operates four DJI drones as of 2010, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Agency: Richland County Sheriff's Office
State: SC
City: Columbia
County: Richland County
Technology: Drones
Vendor: DJI

The Richland County Sheriff's Office's Department operates four DJI drones as of 2010, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.

Richland County Sheriff's Office Columbia Richland County SC Automated License Plate Readers Flock Safety
The Richland County Sheriff's Office installed Flock Safety automated license plate readers at five locations across Richland County in 2022.
Agency: Richland County Sheriff's Office
State: SC
City: Columbia
County: Richland County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor: Flock Safety

The Richland County Sheriff's Office installed Flock Safety automated license plate readers at five locations across Richland County in 2022.

South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services Columbia Richland County SC Body-worn Cameras
The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services received a total of $841117.37 in state funding for body-worn cameras in fiscal years 2019-2023.
Agency: South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services
State: SC
City: Columbia
County: Richland County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services received a total of $841117.37 in state funding for body-worn cameras in fiscal years 2019-2023.

Benedict College Police Department Columbia Richland County SC Body-worn Cameras
The Benedict College Police Department received a total of $28805 in state funding for body-worn cameras in fiscal years 2018-2022.
Agency: Benedict College Police Department
State: SC
City: Columbia
County: Richland County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The Benedict College Police Department received a total of $28805 in state funding for body-worn cameras in fiscal years 2018-2022.

Allen University Campus Police Department Columbia Richland County SC Body-worn Cameras
The Allen University Campus Police Department received a total of $42617.2 in state funding for body-worn cameras in fiscal years 2018-2021.
Agency: Allen University Campus Police Department
State: SC
City: Columbia
County: Richland County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The Allen University Campus Police Department received a total of $42617.2 in state funding for body-worn cameras in fiscal years 2018-2021.

South Carolina Department of Corrections Columbia Richland County SC Body-worn Cameras
The South Carolina Department of Corrections received $111001.9 in state funding for body-worn cameras in fiscal year 2023.
Agency: South Carolina Department of Corrections
State: SC
City: Columbia
County: Richland County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The South Carolina Department of Corrections received $111001.9 in state funding for body-worn cameras in fiscal year 2023.

South Carolina Law Enforcement Division Columbia Richland County SC Body-worn Cameras
The U.S. Department of Justice awarded $450,605 to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division in 2016 as part of the Bureau of Justice Assistance's body-worn camera grant program.
Agency: South Carolina Law Enforcement Division
State: SC
City: Columbia
County: Richland County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The U.S. Department of Justice awarded $450,605 to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division in 2016 as part of the Bureau of Justice Assistance's body-worn camera grant program.

South Carolina Department of Mental Health Columbia Richland County SC Body-worn Cameras
The U.S. Department of Justice awarded $164,726 to the South Carolina Department of Mental Health in 2017 as part of the Bureau of Justice Assistance's body-worn camera grant program.
Agency: South Carolina Department of Mental Health
State: SC
City: Columbia
County: Richland County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The U.S. Department of Justice awarded $164,726 to the South Carolina Department of Mental Health in 2017 as part of the Bureau of Justice Assistance's body-worn camera grant program.

Lexington Police Department Lexington Lexington County SC Automated License Plate Readers Flock Safety
As of April 2024, the Lexington Police Department operates four Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.
Agency: Lexington Police Department
State: SC
City: Lexington
County: Lexington County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor: Flock Safety

As of April 2024, the Lexington Police Department operates four Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.

Winnsboro Department of Public Safety Winnsboro Fairfield County SC Body-worn Cameras
The Winnsboro Department of Public Safety purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $20,288 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.
Agency: Winnsboro Department of Public Safety
State: SC
City: Winnsboro
County: Fairfield County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The Winnsboro Department of Public Safety purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $20,288 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.

West Columbia Police Department West Columbia Lexington County SC Body-worn Cameras
The West Columbia Police Department purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $34,395 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.
Agency: West Columbia Police Department
State: SC
City: West Columbia
County: Lexington County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The West Columbia Police Department purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $34,395 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.

Springdale Police Department Springdale Lexington County SC Body-worn Cameras
The Springdale Police Department purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $8,900 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.
Agency: Springdale Police Department
State: SC
City: Springdale
County: Lexington County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The Springdale Police Department purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $8,900 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.

South Carolina Department of Public Safety Blythewood Fairfield County, Richland County SC Body-worn Cameras
The South Carolina Department of Public Safety purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $240,900 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.
Agency: South Carolina Department of Public Safety
State: SC
City: Blythewood
County: Fairfield County, Richland County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $240,900 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.

Ridgeway Police Department Ridgeway Fairfield County SC Body-worn Cameras
The Ridgeway Police Department purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $10,600 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.
Agency: Ridgeway Police Department
State: SC
City: Ridgeway
County: Fairfield County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The Ridgeway Police Department purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $10,600 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.

Pine Ridge Police Department Pine Ridge Lexington County SC Body-worn Cameras
The Pine Ridge Police Department purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $9,500 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.
Agency: Pine Ridge Police Department
State: SC
City: Pine Ridge
County: Lexington County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The Pine Ridge Police Department purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $9,500 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.

Pelion Police Department Pelion Lexington County SC Body-worn Cameras
The Pelion Police Department purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $15,689 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.
Agency: Pelion Police Department
State: SC
City: Pelion
County: Lexington County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The Pelion Police Department purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $15,689 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.

Lexington Police Department Lexington Lexington County SC Body-worn Cameras
The Lexington Police Department purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $32,607 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.
Agency: Lexington Police Department
State: SC
City: Lexington
County: Lexington County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The Lexington Police Department purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $32,607 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.

Lexington County Sheriff's Department Lexington Lexington County SC Body-worn Cameras
The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $67,500 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.
Agency: Lexington County Sheriff's Department
State: SC
City: Lexington
County: Lexington County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $67,500 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.

Kershaw County Sheriff's Office Lugoff Kershaw County SC Body-worn Cameras
The Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $25,413 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.
Agency: Kershaw County Sheriff's Office
State: SC
City: Lugoff
County: Kershaw County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $25,413 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.

Irmo Police Department Irmo Lexington County SC Body-worn Cameras
The Irmo Police Department purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $30,574 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.
Agency: Irmo Police Department
State: SC
City: Irmo
County: Lexington County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The Irmo Police Department purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $30,574 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.

Gaston Police Department Gaston Lexington County SC Body-worn Cameras
The Gaston Police Department purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $3,000 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.
Agency: Gaston Police Department
State: SC
City: Gaston
County: Lexington County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The Gaston Police Department purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $3,000 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.

Forest Acres Police Department Forest Acres Richland County SC Body-worn Cameras
The Forest Acres Police Department purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $34,400 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.
Agency: Forest Acres Police Department
State: SC
City: Forest Acres
County: Richland County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The Forest Acres Police Department purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $34,400 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.

Columbia Metropolitan Airport Department of Public Safety Colombia Richland County SC Body-worn Cameras
The Columbia Metropolitan Airport Department of Public Safety purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $11,030 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.
Agency: Columbia Metropolitan Airport Department of Public Safety
State: SC
City: Colombia
County: Richland County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The Columbia Metropolitan Airport Department of Public Safety purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $11,030 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.

Chapin Police Department Chapin Lexington County SC Body-worn Cameras
The Chapin Police Department purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $6,700 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.
Agency: Chapin Police Department
State: SC
City: Chapin
County: Lexington County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The Chapin Police Department purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $6,700 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.

Camden Police Department Camden Kershaw County SC Body-worn Cameras
The Camden Police Department purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $26,315 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.
Agency: Camden Police Department
State: SC
City: Camden
County: Kershaw County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The Camden Police Department purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $26,315 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.

Bethune Police Department Bethune Kershaw County SC Body-worn Cameras
The Bethune Police Department purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $1,800 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.
Agency: Bethune Police Department
State: SC
City: Bethune
County: Kershaw County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The Bethune Police Department purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $1,800 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.

Batesburg-Leesville Police Department Batesburg-Leesville Lexington County SC Body-worn Cameras
The Batesburg-Leesville Police Department purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $13,463 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.
Agency: Batesburg-Leesville Police Department
State: SC
City: Batesburg-Leesville
County: Lexington County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The Batesburg-Leesville Police Department purchased body-worn cameras in 2016 with a $13,463 grant through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.

South Carolina Highway Patrol Blythewood Fairfield County, Richland County SC Drones DJI
The South Carolina Highway Patrol operates one DJI Phantom drone as of 2016, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Agency: South Carolina Highway Patrol
State: SC
City: Blythewood
County: Fairfield County, Richland County
Technology: Drones
Vendor: DJI

The South Carolina Highway Patrol operates one DJI Phantom drone as of 2016, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.

Fairfield County Sheriff's Office Winnsboro Fairfield County SC Body-worn Cameras
The Fairfield County Sheriff's Office received a total of $53058.18 in state funding for body-worn cameras in fiscal years 2018-2023.
Agency: Fairfield County Sheriff's Office
State: SC
City: Winnsboro
County: Fairfield County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The Fairfield County Sheriff's Office received a total of $53058.18 in state funding for body-worn cameras in fiscal years 2018-2023.

Cayce Police Department Cayce Lexington County SC Body-worn Cameras
The Cayce Police Department received a total of $58555.85 in state funding for body-worn cameras in fiscal years 2018-2022.
Agency: Cayce Police Department
State: SC
City: Cayce
County: Lexington County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The Cayce Police Department received a total of $58555.85 in state funding for body-worn cameras in fiscal years 2018-2022.

South Congaree Police Department South Congaree Lexington County SC Body-worn Cameras
The South Congaree Police Department received a total of $43280 in state funding for body-worn cameras in fiscal years 2018-2019.
Agency: South Congaree Police Department
State: SC
City: South Congaree
County: Lexington County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The South Congaree Police Department received a total of $43280 in state funding for body-worn cameras in fiscal years 2018-2019.

Swansea Police Department Swansea Lexington County SC Body-worn Cameras
The Swansea Police Department received $3600 in state funding for body-worn cameras in fiscal year 2018.
Agency: Swansea Police Department
State: SC
City: Swansea
County: Lexington County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The Swansea Police Department received $3600 in state funding for body-worn cameras in fiscal year 2018.

Eleventh Circuit Solicitor's Office Lexington Lexington County SC Body-worn Cameras
The Eleventh Circuit Solicitor's Office received $51072.61 in state funding for body-worn cameras in fiscal year 2018.
Agency: Eleventh Circuit Solicitor's Office
State: SC
City: Lexington
County: Lexington County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The Eleventh Circuit Solicitor's Office received $51072.61 in state funding for body-worn cameras in fiscal year 2018.