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Ohio State Highway Patrol Columbus Franklin County OH Body-worn Cameras
The Ohio State Highway Patrol plans to equip all 1,500 state troopers with body-worn cameras by May 2022.
Agency: Ohio State Highway Patrol
State: OH
City: Columbus
County: Franklin County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The Ohio State Highway Patrol plans to equip all 1,500 state troopers with body-worn cameras by May 2022.

Franklin County Sheriff's Office Columbus Franklin County OH Automated License Plate Readers
The Franklin County Sheriff's Office obtained 25 automated license plate readers in 2012.
Agency: Franklin County Sheriff's Office
State: OH
City: Columbus
County: Franklin County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor:

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office obtained 25 automated license plate readers in 2012.

Ohio State Highway Patrol Columbus Franklin County OH Automated License Plate Readers
The Ohio State Highway Patrol had 18 mobile automated license plate reader units, 19 ALPR fixed units as of November 2017.
Agency: Ohio State Highway Patrol
State: OH
City: Columbus
County: Franklin County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor:

The Ohio State Highway Patrol had 18 mobile automated license plate reader units, 19 ALPR fixed units as of November 2017.

Franklin County Sheriff's Office Columbus Franklin County OH Ring/Neighbors Partnership Ring
The Franklin County Sheriff's Office signed an agreement with Amazon's home surveillance equipment company, Ring, in September 2020 to gain special access to the company's Neighbors app.
Agency: Franklin County Sheriff's Office
State: OH
City: Columbus
County: Franklin County
Technology: Ring/Neighbors Partnership
Vendor: Ring

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office signed an agreement with Amazon's home surveillance equipment company, Ring, in September 2020 to gain special access to the company's Neighbors app.

Columbus Police Department Columbus Franklin County OH Gunshot Detection ShotSpotter
The Columbus Police Department has used ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology since 2018.
Agency: Columbus Police Department
State: OH
City: Columbus
County: Franklin County
Technology: Gunshot Detection
Vendor: ShotSpotter

The Columbus Police Department has used ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology since 2018.

Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles Columbus Franklin County OH Face Recognition
The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) shared access to driver's license photos with law enforcement and federal government agencies for face recognition purposes until access was paused in late 2019. However, as of September 2019, the images are still shared with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, which can search on behalf of other agencies.
Agency: Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles
State: OH
City: Columbus
County: Franklin County
Technology: Face Recognition
Vendor:

The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) shared access to driver's license photos with law enforcement and federal government agencies for face recognition purposes until access was paused in late 2019. However, as of September 2019, the images are still shared with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, which can search on behalf of other agencies.

Franklin County Sheriff's Office Columbus Franklin County OH Real-Time Crime Center
The Franklin County Sheriff's Office announced its proposal for a Real-Time Crime Center in 2019. According to news reports, the City of Columbus passed a bond package that included funding for the RTCC, which authorized the implementation of a video center staffed by a team of officers, detectives, crime analysts and an intelligent unit. The RTCC would access automated license plate readers, media and Live Earth—a digital platform that pulls real-time data into a live 3D map of the county.
Agency: Franklin County Sheriff's Office
State: OH
City: Columbus
County: Franklin County
Technology: Real-Time Crime Center
Vendor:

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office announced its proposal for a Real-Time Crime Center in 2019. According to news reports, the City of Columbus passed a bond package that included funding for the RTCC, which authorized the implementation of a video center staffed by a team of officers, detectives, crime analysts and an intelligent unit. The RTCC would access automated license plate readers, media and Live Earth—a digital platform that pulls real-time data into a live 3D map of the county.

Franklin Township Police Department Columbus Franklin County OH Ring/Neighbors Partnership Ring
The Franklin Township Police Department signed an agreement with Amazon's home surveillance equipment company, Ring, in 2020 to gain special access to the company's Neighbors app.
Agency: Franklin Township Police Department
State: OH
City: Columbus
County: Franklin County
Technology: Ring/Neighbors Partnership
Vendor: Ring

The Franklin Township Police Department signed an agreement with Amazon's home surveillance equipment company, Ring, in 2020 to gain special access to the company's Neighbors app.

Columbus Police Department Columbus Franklin County OH Ring/Neighbors Partnership Ring
The Columbus Police Department signed an agreement with Amazon's home surveillance equipment company, Ring, in 2019 to gain special access to the company's Neighbors app.
Agency: Columbus Police Department
State: OH
City: Columbus
County: Franklin County
Technology: Ring/Neighbors Partnership
Vendor: Ring

The Columbus Police Department signed an agreement with Amazon's home surveillance equipment company, Ring, in 2019 to gain special access to the company's Neighbors app.

Statewide Terrorism Analysis & Crime Center Columbus Franklin County OH Fusion Center
The Statewide Terrorism Analysis & Crime 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: Statewide Terrorism Analysis & Crime Center
State: OH
City: Columbus
County: Franklin County
Technology: Fusion Center
Vendor:

The Statewide Terrorism Analysis & Crime 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.

Ohio Bureau of Worker's Compensation Columbus Franklin County OH Drones
The Ohio Bureau of Worker's Compensation, Special Investigations Department, Digital Forensics Unit operates one drone as of 2019, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Agency: Ohio Bureau of Worker's Compensation
State: OH
City: Columbus
County: Franklin County
Technology: Drones
Vendor:

The Ohio Bureau of Worker's Compensation, Special Investigations Department, Digital Forensics Unit operates one drone as of 2019, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.

Ohio Attorney General's Office Columbus Franklin County OH Drones
The Ohio Attorney General's Office operates six drones, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Agency: Ohio Attorney General's Office
State: OH
City: Columbus
County: Franklin County
Technology: Drones
Vendor:

The Ohio Attorney General's Office operates six drones, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.

Franklin County Sheriff's Office Columbus Franklin County OH Drones Lockheed Martin, DJI
The Franklin County Sheriff's Office operates three drones as of 2017, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Agency: Franklin County Sheriff's Office
State: OH
City: Columbus
County: Franklin County
Technology: Drones
Vendor: Lockheed Martin, DJI

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office operates three drones as of 2017, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.

Columbus Division of Police Columbus Franklin County OH Automated License Plate Readers Axon
The Columbus Division of Police has signed a 5-year contract in 2022 with Axon that includes more than 2,000 body worn cameras and 460 in-car camera systems with automated license plate recognition.
Agency: Columbus Division of Police
State: OH
City: Columbus
County: Franklin County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor: Axon

The Columbus Division of Police has signed a 5-year contract in 2022 with Axon that includes more than 2,000 body worn cameras and 460 in-car camera systems with automated license plate recognition.

Columbus Division of Police Columbus Franklin County OH Body-worn Cameras Axon
The Columbus Division of Police has signed a 5-year contract in 2022 with Axon that includes more than 2,000 body worn cameras and 460 in-car camera systems with automated license plate recognition.
Agency: Columbus Division of Police
State: OH
City: Columbus
County: Franklin County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor: Axon

The Columbus Division of Police has signed a 5-year contract in 2022 with Axon that includes more than 2,000 body worn cameras and 460 in-car camera systems with automated license plate recognition.

Columbus Police Department Columbus Franklin County OH Body-worn Cameras Axon
In March 2022, the Columbus City Council approved a 3-year, $7.4 million contract to purchase 2,105 body-worn cameras, ALPR, and other gear from Axon.
Agency: Columbus Police Department
State: OH
City: Columbus
County: Franklin County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor: Axon

In March 2022, the Columbus City Council approved a 3-year, $7.4 million contract to purchase 2,105 body-worn cameras, ALPR, and other gear from Axon.

Franklin County Sheriff's Office Columbus Franklin County County OH Body-worn Cameras
In January 2022, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine awarded $232,200.00 to the Franklin County Sheriff's Office for expenses associated with launching or maintaining body-worn camera programs.
Agency: Franklin County Sheriff's Office
State: OH
City: Columbus
County: Franklin County County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

In January 2022, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine awarded $232,200.00 to the Franklin County Sheriff's Office for expenses associated with launching or maintaining body-worn camera programs.

Ohio State University Police Department Columbus Franklin County OH Body-worn Cameras Axon
The Ohio State University Police Division launched a body-worn camera program in December 2016.
Agency: Ohio State University Police Department
State: OH
City: Columbus
County: Franklin County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor: Axon

The Ohio State University Police Division launched a body-worn camera program in December 2016.

Hilliard Police Department Hilliard Franklin County OH Ring/Neighbors Partnership Ring
The Hilliard Police Department signed an agreement with Amazon's home surveillance equipment company, Ring, in 2019 to gain special access to the company's Neighbors app.
Agency: Hilliard Police Department
State: OH
City: Hilliard
County: Franklin County
Technology: Ring/Neighbors Partnership
Vendor: Ring

The Hilliard Police Department signed an agreement with Amazon's home surveillance equipment company, Ring, in 2019 to gain special access to the company's Neighbors app.

Perry Township Police Department Dublin Franklin County OH Ring/Neighbors Partnership Ring
The Perry Township Police Department signed an agreement with Amazon's home surveillance equipment company, Ring, in January 2021 to gain special access to the company's Neighbors app.
Agency: Perry Township Police Department
State: OH
City: Dublin
County: Franklin County
Technology: Ring/Neighbors Partnership
Vendor: Ring

The Perry Township Police Department signed an agreement with Amazon's home surveillance equipment company, Ring, in January 2021 to gain special access to the company's Neighbors app.

Grove City Police Department Grove City Franklin County OH Automated License Plate Readers
The Grove City Police Department uses automated license plate readers.
Agency: Grove City Police Department
State: OH
City: Grove City
County: Franklin County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor:

The Grove City Police Department uses automated license plate readers.

Groveport Police Department Groveport Franklin County OH Ring/Neighbors Partnership Ring
The Groveport Police Department signed an agreement with Amazon's home surveillance equipment company, Ring, in 2020 to gain special access to the company's Neighbors app.
Agency: Groveport Police Department
State: OH
City: Groveport
County: Franklin County
Technology: Ring/Neighbors Partnership
Vendor: Ring

The Groveport Police Department signed an agreement with Amazon's home surveillance equipment company, Ring, in 2020 to gain special access to the company's Neighbors app.

Gahanna Division of Police Gahanna Franklin County OH Ring/Neighbors Partnership Ring
The Gahanna Division of Police signed an agreement with Amazon's home surveillance equipment company, Ring, in 2020 to gain special access to the company's Neighbors app.
Agency: Gahanna Division of Police
State: OH
City: Gahanna
County: Franklin County
Technology: Ring/Neighbors Partnership
Vendor: Ring

The Gahanna Division of Police signed an agreement with Amazon's home surveillance equipment company, Ring, in 2020 to gain special access to the company's Neighbors app.

Whitehall Division of Police Whitehall Franklin County OH Ring/Neighbors Partnership Ring
The Whitehall Division of Police signed an agreement with Amazon's home surveillance equipment company, Ring, in 2020 to gain special access to the company's Neighbors app.
Agency: Whitehall Division of Police
State: OH
City: Whitehall
County: Franklin County
Technology: Ring/Neighbors Partnership
Vendor: Ring

The Whitehall Division of Police signed an agreement with Amazon's home surveillance equipment company, Ring, in 2020 to gain special access to the company's Neighbors app.

Grove City Police Department Grove City Franklin County OH Ring/Neighbors Partnership Ring
The Grove City Police Department signed an agreement with Amazon's home surveillance equipment company, Ring, in 2020 to gain special access to the company's Neighbors app.
Agency: Grove City Police Department
State: OH
City: Grove City
County: Franklin County
Technology: Ring/Neighbors Partnership
Vendor: Ring

The Grove City Police Department signed an agreement with Amazon's home surveillance equipment company, Ring, in 2020 to gain special access to the company's Neighbors app.