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Agency City County State Technology Vendor
Iowa Department of Public Safety Des Moines Des Moines County IA Cell-site Simulator
The Iowa Department of Public Safety intended to enter into a three-year contract for at least one cell-site simulator in 2021.
Agency: Iowa Department of Public Safety
State: IA
City: Des Moines
County: Des Moines County
Technology: Cell-site Simulator
Vendor:

The Iowa Department of Public Safety intended to enter into a three-year contract for at least one cell-site simulator in 2021.

Des Moines Police Department Des Moines Polk County IA Automated License Plate Readers
The Des Moines Police Department has used automated license plate readers since at least 2017.
Agency: Des Moines Police Department
State: IA
City: Des Moines
County: Polk County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor:

The Des Moines Police Department has used automated license plate readers since at least 2017.

Des Moines Police Department Des Moines Polk County, Warren County IA Camera Registry
The Des Moines Police Department maintains a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras.
Agency: Des Moines Police Department
State: IA
City: Des Moines
County: Polk County, Warren County
Technology: Camera Registry
Vendor:

The Des Moines Police Department maintains a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras.

Iowa Intelligence Fusion Center Des Moines Polk County, Warren County IA Fusion Center
The Iowa Intelligence 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: Iowa Intelligence Fusion Center
State: IA
City: Des Moines
County: Polk County, Warren County
Technology: Fusion Center
Vendor:

The Iowa Intelligence 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.

Des Moines Police Department Des Moines Polk County, Warren County IA Drones
The Des Moines Police Department operates one drone, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Agency: Des Moines Police Department
State: IA
City: Des Moines
County: Polk County, Warren County
Technology: Drones
Vendor:

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

Des Moines Police Department Des Moines Polk County, Warren County IA Body-worn Cameras WatchGuard
The Des Moines Police Department obtained body-worn cameras in 2017.
Agency: Des Moines Police Department
State: IA
City: Des Moines
County: Polk County, Warren County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor: WatchGuard

The Des Moines Police Department obtained body-worn cameras in 2017.

West Des Moines Police Department West Des Moines Polk County IA Automated License Plate Readers Flock Safety
As of April 2024, the West Des Moines Police Department operates 56 Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.
Agency: West Des Moines Police Department
State: IA
City: West Des Moines
County: Polk County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor: Flock Safety

As of April 2024, the West Des Moines Police Department operates 56 Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.

Urbandale Police Department Urbandale Polk County IA Automated License Plate Readers Flock Safety
As of April 2024, the Urbandale Police Department operates 21 Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.
Agency: Urbandale Police Department
State: IA
City: Urbandale
County: Polk County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor: Flock Safety

As of April 2024, the Urbandale Police Department operates 21 Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.

Clive Police Department Clive Polk County IA Automated License Plate Readers Flock Safety
As of April 2024, the Clive Police Department operates 20 Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.
Agency: Clive Police Department
State: IA
City: Clive
County: Polk County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor: Flock Safety

As of April 2024, the Clive Police Department operates 20 Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.

Ankeny Police Department Ankeny Polk County IA Automated License Plate Readers Flock Safety
The Ankeny Police Department uses Flock Safety automated license plate readers.
Agency: Ankeny Police Department
State: IA
City: Ankeny
County: Polk County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor: Flock Safety

The Ankeny Police Department uses Flock Safety automated license plate readers.

Altoona Police Department Altoona Polk County IA Automated License Plate Readers Flock Safety
As of April 2024, the Altoona Police Department operates 20 Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.
Agency: Altoona Police Department
State: IA
City: Altoona
County: Polk County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor: Flock Safety

As of April 2024, the Altoona Police Department operates 20 Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.

Ankeny Police Department Ankeny Polk County IA Camera Registry
The Ankeny Police Department maintains a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras.
Agency: Ankeny Police Department
State: IA
City: Ankeny
County: Polk County
Technology: Camera Registry
Vendor:

The Ankeny Police Department maintains a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras.

Windsor Heights Police Department Windsor Heights Polk County IA Body-worn Cameras
The Windsor Heights Police Department received $8,635 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance to purchase 9 body-worn cameras through the 2022 Small, Rural, Tribal BWC Microgrant program.
Agency: Windsor Heights Police Department
State: IA
City: Windsor Heights
County: Polk County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The Windsor Heights Police Department received $8,635 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance to purchase 9 body-worn cameras through the 2022 Small, Rural, Tribal BWC Microgrant program.