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Penitas Police Department Penitas Hidalgo County TX Automated License Plate Readers
The Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority gave the Penitas Police Department a grant to purchase automated license plate readers in 2022.
Agency: Penitas Police Department
State: TX
City: Penitas
County: Hidalgo County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor:

The Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority gave the Penitas Police Department a grant to purchase automated license plate readers in 2022.

Weslaco Police Department Weslaco Hidalgo County TX Drones
The Weslaco Police Department submitted a policy related to drones and the use of force to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
Agency: Weslaco Police Department
State: TX
City: Weslaco
County: Hidalgo County
Technology: Drones
Vendor:

The Weslaco Police Department submitted a policy related to drones and the use of force to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.

Alton Police Department Alton Hidalgo County TX Camera Registry
The Alton Police Department operates a "Citizen Camera Program."
Agency: Alton Police Department
State: TX
City: Alton
County: Hidalgo County
Technology: Camera Registry
Vendor:

The Alton Police Department operates a "Citizen Camera Program."

Sullivan City Police Department Sullivan City Hidalgo County TX Body-worn Cameras
The Sullivan City Police Department received a Small, Rural, and Tribal Body-Worn Camera Program grant for $5,515 for 6 body-worn cameras in 2023.
Agency: Sullivan City Police Department
State: TX
City: Sullivan City
County: Hidalgo County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The Sullivan City Police Department received a Small, Rural, and Tribal Body-Worn Camera Program grant for $5,515 for 6 body-worn cameras in 2023.

Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Edinburg Hidalgo County TX Body-worn Cameras Motorola
The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office uses Motorola body-worn cameras.
Agency: Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office
State: TX
City: Edinburg
County: Hidalgo County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor: Motorola

The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office uses Motorola body-worn cameras.

Palmview Police Department Palmview Hidalgo County TX Automated License Plate Readers
The Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority gave the Palmview Police Department a grant to purchase automated license plate readers in 2022.
Agency: Palmview Police Department
State: TX
City: Palmview
County: Hidalgo County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor:

The Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority gave the Palmview Police Department a grant to purchase automated license plate readers in 2022.

Mission Police Department Mission Hidalgo County TX Automated License Plate Readers
The Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority gave the Mission Police Department a grant to purchase automated license plate readers in 2022.
Agency: Mission Police Department
State: TX
City: Mission
County: Hidalgo County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor:

The Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority gave the Mission Police Department a grant to purchase automated license plate readers in 2022.

La Joya Police Department La Joya Hidalgo County TX Body-worn Cameras
The La Joya 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: La Joya Police Department
State: TX
City: La Joya
County: Hidalgo County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The La Joya 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.

South Texas College Department of Public Safety McAllen Hidalgo County TX Body-worn Cameras
Police officers at South Texas College use body-worn cameras.
Agency: South Texas College Department of Public Safety
State: TX
City: McAllen
County: Hidalgo County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

Police officers at South Texas College use body-worn cameras.

Pharr Police Department Pharr Hidalgo County TX Camera Registry
The Pharr Police Department maintains a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras.
Agency: Pharr Police Department
State: TX
City: Pharr
County: Hidalgo County
Technology: Camera Registry
Vendor:

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

Mission Police Department Mission Hidalgo County TX Drones
The Mission 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: Mission Police Department
State: TX
City: Mission
County: Hidalgo County
Technology: Drones
Vendor:

The Mission Police Department operates one drone as of 2019, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.

McAllen Independent School District Police Department McAllen Hidalgo County TX Drones DJI
The McAllen Independent School District Police Department operates two DJI drones as of 2017, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Agency: McAllen Independent School District Police Department
State: TX
City: McAllen
County: Hidalgo County
Technology: Drones
Vendor: DJI

The McAllen Independent School District Police Department operates two DJI drones as of 2017, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.

Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Edinburg Hidalgo County TX Drones DJI
The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office operates three DJI drones as of 2019, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
Agency: Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office
State: TX
City: Edinburg
County: Hidalgo County
Technology: Drones
Vendor: DJI

The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office operates three DJI drones as of 2019, according to data compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.

Weslaco Police Department Weslaco Hidalgo County TX Body-worn Cameras WatchGuard
With a $9,988 grant from the Texas Governor's office, the Weslaco Police Department purchased two WatchGuard body-worn camera systems for motorcycle police officers in 2018.
Agency: Weslaco Police Department
State: TX
City: Weslaco
County: Hidalgo County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor: WatchGuard

With a $9,988 grant from the Texas Governor's office, the Weslaco Police Department purchased two WatchGuard body-worn camera systems for motorcycle police officers in 2018.

San Juan Police Department San Juan Hidalgo County TX Body-worn Cameras
As of 2015, the San Juan Police Department requires all officers to wear a body-worn cameras.
Agency: San Juan Police Department
State: TX
City: San Juan
County: Hidalgo County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

As of 2015, the San Juan Police Department requires all officers to wear a body-worn cameras.

Mission Police Department Mission Hidalgo County TX Body-worn Cameras
The Mission Police Department purchased 158 body-worn cameras in 2017 for $193,430, with the bulk of the funding coming from the Texas Governor's office.
Agency: Mission Police Department
State: TX
City: Mission
County: Hidalgo County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The Mission Police Department purchased 158 body-worn cameras in 2017 for $193,430, with the bulk of the funding coming from the Texas Governor's office.

Pharr Police Department Pharr Hidalgo County TX Body-worn Cameras
The Pharr Police Department outfitted all its officers with body-worn cameras in November 2016.
Agency: Pharr Police Department
State: TX
City: Pharr
County: Hidalgo County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The Pharr Police Department outfitted all its officers with body-worn cameras in November 2016.

Pharr Police Department Pharr Hidalgo County TX Automated License Plate Readers Skycop
Through Operation Stonegarden, the Pharr Police Department purchased two SkyCop surveillance trailers for $110,500. In addition to video and audio, the cameras also function as automated license plate readers.
Agency: Pharr Police Department
State: TX
City: Pharr
County: Hidalgo County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor: Skycop

Through Operation Stonegarden, the Pharr Police Department purchased two SkyCop surveillance trailers for $110,500. In addition to video and audio, the cameras also function as automated license plate readers.

Hidalgo Police Department Hidalgo Hidalgo County TX Automated License Plate Readers Skycop
Through Operation Stonegarden, the Hidalgo Police Department purchased one SkyCop surveillance trailers for $79,000. In addition to video and audio, the cameras also function as automated license plate readers.
Agency: Hidalgo Police Department
State: TX
City: Hidalgo
County: Hidalgo County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor: Skycop

Through Operation Stonegarden, the Hidalgo Police Department purchased one SkyCop surveillance trailers for $79,000. In addition to video and audio, the cameras also function as automated license plate readers.

Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Edinburg Hidalgo County TX Automated License Plate Readers SkyCop
Through Operation Stonegarden, the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office purchased two SkyCop surveillance trailers for $235,000. In addition to video and audio, the cameras also function as automated license plate readers.
Agency: Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office
State: TX
City: Edinburg
County: Hidalgo County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor: SkyCop

Through Operation Stonegarden, the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office purchased two SkyCop surveillance trailers for $235,000. In addition to video and audio, the cameras also function as automated license plate readers.

Edinburg Police Department Edinburg Hidalgo County TX Body-worn Cameras Coban
The Edinburg Police Department began its body-worn camera program in 2016, but had to replace its 17 cameras in 2017 due to battery life issues.
Agency: Edinburg Police Department
State: TX
City: Edinburg
County: Hidalgo County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor: Coban

The Edinburg Police Department began its body-worn camera program in 2016, but had to replace its 17 cameras in 2017 due to battery life issues.

Edinburg Police Department Edinburg Hidalgo County TX Automated License Plate Readers Skycop
Through Operation Stonegarden, the Edinburg Police Department purchased one FLIR SkyCop (thermal vision) surveillance trailer for $69,584.30. In addition to video and audio, the cameras also function as automated license plate readers.
Agency: Edinburg Police Department
State: TX
City: Edinburg
County: Hidalgo County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor: Skycop

Through Operation Stonegarden, the Edinburg Police Department purchased one FLIR SkyCop (thermal vision) surveillance trailer for $69,584.30. In addition to video and audio, the cameras also function as automated license plate readers.

Alamo Police Department Alamo Hidalgo County TX Body-worn Cameras Axon
Alamo Police Department received a $13,142 federal grant for body-worn cameras in 2016. As of 2019, APD personnel continued to received training on BWCs.
Agency: Alamo Police Department
State: TX
City: Alamo
County: Hidalgo County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor: Axon

Alamo Police Department received a $13,142 federal grant for body-worn cameras in 2016. As of 2019, APD personnel continued to received training on BWCs.