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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.

Blendon Township Police Department Blendon Township Franklin County OH Body-worn Cameras
In January 2022, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine awarded $19,224.00 to the Blendon Township Police Department for expenses associated with launching or maintaining body-worn camera programs. The Blendon Township Police Department received an additional $19,224 grant for body-worn cameras from the Ohio Department of Public Safety in December 2022.
Agency: Blendon Township Police Department
State: OH
City: Blendon Township
County: Franklin County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

In January 2022, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine awarded $19,224.00 to the Blendon Township Police Department for expenses associated with launching or maintaining body-worn camera programs. The Blendon Township Police Department received an additional $19,224 grant for body-worn cameras from the Ohio Department of Public Safety in December 2022.

Grove City Police Department Grove City Franklin County OH Body-worn Cameras
In January 2022, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine awarded $58,976.28 to the Grove City Police Department for expenses associated with launching or maintaining body-worn camera programs. The Grove City Police Department received an additional $90,931 grant for body-worn cameras from the Ohio Department of Public Safety in December 2022.
Agency: Grove City Police Department
State: OH
City: Grove City
County: Franklin County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

In January 2022, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine awarded $58,976.28 to the Grove City Police Department for expenses associated with launching or maintaining body-worn camera programs. The Grove City Police Department received an additional $90,931 grant for body-worn cameras from the Ohio Department of Public Safety in December 2022.

Hillard Division of Police Hillard Franklin County OH Body-worn Cameras
In January 2022, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine awarded $58,830.00 to the Hillard Division of Police for expenses associated with launching or maintaining body-worn camera programs.
Agency: Hillard Division of Police
State: OH
City: Hillard
County: Franklin County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

In January 2022, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine awarded $58,830.00 to the Hillard Division of Police for expenses associated with launching or maintaining body-worn camera programs.

Upper Arlington Police Division Upper Arlington Franklin County OH Body-worn Cameras
In January 2022, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine awarded $62,355.00 to the Upper Arlington Police Division for expenses associated with launching or maintaining body-worn camera programs.
Agency: Upper Arlington Police Division
State: OH
City: Upper Arlington
County: Franklin County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

In January 2022, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine awarded $62,355.00 to the Upper Arlington Police Division for expenses associated with launching or maintaining body-worn camera programs.

Obetz Police Department Obetz Franklin County OH Body-worn Cameras
In January 2022, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine awarded $75,959.36 to the Obetz Police Department for expenses associated with launching or maintaining body-worn camera programs.
Agency: Obetz Police Department
State: OH
City: Obetz
County: Franklin County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

In January 2022, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine awarded $75,959.36 to the Obetz Police Department for expenses associated with launching or maintaining body-worn camera programs.

Whitehall Division of Police Whitehall Franklin County OH Body-worn Cameras
In January 2022, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine awarded $46,675.00 to the Whitehall Division of Police for expenses associated with launching or maintaining body-worn camera programs.
Agency: Whitehall Division of Police
State: OH
City: Whitehall
County: Franklin County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

In January 2022, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine awarded $46,675.00 to the Whitehall Division of Police for expenses associated with launching or maintaining body-worn camera programs.

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.

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 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.

Worthington Division of Police Worthington Franklin County OH Camera Registry Motorola Solutions
The Worthington Division of Police maintains a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras through Motorola Solutions' CityProtect platform.
Agency: Worthington Division of Police
State: OH
City: Worthington
County: Franklin County
Technology: Camera Registry
Vendor: Motorola Solutions

The Worthington Division of Police maintains a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras through Motorola Solutions' CityProtect platform.

Grandview Heights Division of Police Grandview Heights Franklin County OH Body-worn Cameras
The Grandview Heights Division of Police bought body-worn cameras for $65,200 in 2021.
Agency: Grandview Heights Division of Police
State: OH
City: Grandview Heights
County: Franklin County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The Grandview Heights Division of Police bought body-worn cameras for $65,200 in 2021.

Grove City Division of Police Grove City Franklin County OH Body-worn Cameras Utility Associates, Inc.
The Grove City Division of Police purchased 65 body-worn cameras for $601,700 from Utility Associates, Inc. in 2022.
Agency: Grove City Division of Police
State: OH
City: Grove City
County: Franklin County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor: Utility Associates, Inc.

The Grove City Division of Police purchased 65 body-worn cameras for $601,700 from Utility Associates, Inc. in 2022.

Dublin Police Department Dublin Franklin County OH Drones
The Dublin Police Department operates one drone as of 2020, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Agency: Dublin Police Department
State: OH
City: Dublin
County: Franklin County
Technology: Drones
Vendor:

The Dublin Police Department operates one drone as of 2020, 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.

Hilliard Division of Police Hilliard Franklin County OH Drones
The Hillard Division of Police Department operates one drone as of 2019, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Agency: Hilliard Division of Police
State: OH
City: Hilliard
County: Franklin County
Technology: Drones
Vendor:

The Hillard Division of Police Department 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.

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.

Dublin Police Department Dublin Franklin County OH Automated License Plate Readers Vigilant Solutions
The Dublin Police Department scanned 2,314,254 license plates in 2019 using Vigilant Solutions automated license plate readers.
Agency: Dublin Police Department
State: OH
City: Dublin
County: Franklin County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor: Vigilant Solutions

The Dublin Police Department scanned 2,314,254 license plates in 2019 using Vigilant Solutions automated license plate readers.

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.

Westerville Police Department Westerville Delware County, Franklin County OH Body-worn Cameras Axon
The Westerville Police Department purchased 90 body-worn cameras from Axon for $196,500 in 2019.
Agency: Westerville Police Department
State: OH
City: Westerville
County: Delware County, Franklin County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor: Axon

The Westerville Police Department purchased 90 body-worn cameras from Axon for $196,500 in 2019.

Hilliard Division of Police Hillard Franklin County OH Camera Registry
The Hillard Division of Police maintains a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras.
Agency: Hilliard Division of Police
State: OH
City: Hillard
County: Franklin County
Technology: Camera Registry
Vendor:

The Hillard Division of Police maintains a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras.

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.

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.

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.