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Agency City County State Technology Vendor
Medina Police Department Medina Hennepin County MN Camera Registry Motorola Solutions
The Medina Police Department maintains a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras through Motorola Solutions' CityProtect platform.
Agency: Medina Police Department
State: MN
City: Medina
County: Hennepin County
Technology: Camera Registry
Vendor: Motorola Solutions

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

St. Louis Park Police Department St. Louis Park Hennepin County MN Drones
The St. Louis Park Police Department operated drones as of 2023.
Agency: St. Louis Park Police Department
State: MN
City: St. Louis Park
County: Hennepin County
Technology: Drones
Vendor:

The St. Louis Park Police Department operated drones as of 2023.

Minneapolis Police Department Minneapolis Hennepin County MN Drones
The Minneapolis Police Department operated drones as of 2023.
Agency: Minneapolis Police Department
State: MN
City: Minneapolis
County: Hennepin County
Technology: Drones
Vendor:

The Minneapolis Police Department operated drones as of 2023.

Maple Grove Police Department Maple Grove Hennepin County MN Drones
The Maple Grove Police Department operated drones as of 2023.
Agency: Maple Grove Police Department
State: MN
City: Maple Grove
County: Hennepin County
Technology: Drones
Vendor:

The Maple Grove Police Department operated drones as of 2023.

Chanhassen Police Department Chanhassen Carver County, Hennepin County MN Drones
The Chanhassen Police Department operated drones as of 2023.
Agency: Chanhassen Police Department
State: MN
City: Chanhassen
County: Carver County, Hennepin County
Technology: Drones
Vendor:

The Chanhassen Police Department operated drones as of 2023.

Champlin Police Department Champlin Hennepin County MN Drones
The Champlin Police Department operated drones as of 2023.
Agency: Champlin Police Department
State: MN
City: Champlin
County: Hennepin County
Technology: Drones
Vendor:

The Champlin Police Department operated drones as of 2023.

Brooklyn Park Police Department Brooklyn Park Hennepin County MN Drones
The Brooklyn Park Police Department operated drones as of 2023.
Agency: Brooklyn Park Police Department
State: MN
City: Brooklyn Park
County: Hennepin County
Technology: Drones
Vendor:

The Brooklyn Park Police Department operated drones as of 2023.

Wayzata Police Department Wayzata Hennepin County MN Automated License Plate Readers Flock Safety
As of April 2024, the Wayzata Police Department operates 10 Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.
Agency: Wayzata Police Department
State: MN
City: Wayzata
County: Hennepin County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor: Flock Safety

As of April 2024, the Wayzata Police Department operates 10 Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.

Champlin Police Department Minneapolis Hennepin County MN Automated License Plate Readers
The Champlin Police Department uses automated license plate readers.
Agency: Champlin Police Department
State: MN
City: Minneapolis
County: Hennepin County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor:

The Champlin Police Department uses automated license plate readers.

West Hennepin Public Safety Department Independence Hennepin County MN Drones
The West Hennepin Public Safety Department has an unmanned aerial vehicle program, according to a 2021 report from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
Agency: West Hennepin Public Safety Department
State: MN
City: Independence
County: Hennepin County
Technology: Drones
Vendor:

The West Hennepin Public Safety Department has an unmanned aerial vehicle program, according to a 2021 report from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.

Metro Transit Police Department Minneapolis Hennepin County MN Drones
The Metro Transit Police Department has an unmanned aerial vehicle program, according to a 2021 report from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
Agency: Metro Transit Police Department
State: MN
City: Minneapolis
County: Hennepin County
Technology: Drones
Vendor:

The Metro Transit Police Department has an unmanned aerial vehicle program, according to a 2021 report from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.

Orono Police Department Orono Hennepin County MN Drones
The Orono Police Department spent $734.95 on its unmanned aerial vehicle program in 2023 and flew a drone 59 times without a warrant that year.
Agency: Orono Police Department
State: MN
City: Orono
County: Hennepin County
Technology: Drones
Vendor:

The Orono Police Department spent $734.95 on its unmanned aerial vehicle program in 2023 and flew a drone 59 times without a warrant that year.

Eden Prairie Police Department Eden Prairie Hennepin County MN Drones
The Eden Prairie Police Department spent $14369.78 on its unmanned aerial vehicle program in 2023 and flew a drone 53 times without a warrant that year.
Agency: Eden Prairie Police Department
State: MN
City: Eden Prairie
County: Hennepin County
Technology: Drones
Vendor:

The Eden Prairie Police Department spent $14369.78 on its unmanned aerial vehicle program in 2023 and flew a drone 53 times without a warrant that year.

Crystal Police Department Crystal Hennepin County MN Drones
The Crystal Police Department spent $2253.11 on its unmanned aerial vehicle program in 2023 and flew a drone 11 times without a warrant that year.
Agency: Crystal Police Department
State: MN
City: Crystal
County: Hennepin County
Technology: Drones
Vendor:

The Crystal Police Department spent $2253.11 on its unmanned aerial vehicle program in 2023 and flew a drone 11 times without a warrant that year.

Bloomington Police Department Bloomington Hennepin County MN Drones
The Bloomington Police Department spent $7990 on its unmanned aerial vehicle program in 2023 and flew a drone 51 times without a warrant that year.
Agency: Bloomington Police Department
State: MN
City: Bloomington
County: Hennepin County
Technology: Drones
Vendor:

The Bloomington Police Department spent $7990 on its unmanned aerial vehicle program in 2023 and flew a drone 51 times without a warrant that year.

Minneapolis Police Department Minneapolis Hennepin County MN Predictive Policing
The Minneapolis Police Department began using predictive policing as early as 2011 and acquired the Group Violence Intervention predictive policing system in 2016.
Agency: Minneapolis Police Department
State: MN
City: Minneapolis
County: Hennepin County
Technology: Predictive Policing
Vendor:

The Minneapolis Police Department began using predictive policing as early as 2011 and acquired the Group Violence Intervention predictive policing system in 2016.

Crystal Police Department Crystal Hennepin County MN Automated License Plate Readers
As of 2019, the Crystal Police Department had an automated license plate reader mounted on one patrol car
Agency: Crystal Police Department
State: MN
City: Crystal
County: Hennepin County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor:

As of 2019, the Crystal Police Department had an automated license plate reader mounted on one patrol car

Minneapolis Police Department Minneapolis Hennepin County MN Real-Time Crime Center Fusus
The Minneapolis Police Department's Strategic Information Center access a network of video cameras and other data systems using Fusus technology.
Agency: Minneapolis Police Department
State: MN
City: Minneapolis
County: Hennepin County
Technology: Real-Time Crime Center
Vendor: Fusus

The Minneapolis Police Department's Strategic Information Center access a network of video cameras and other data systems using Fusus technology.

Minneapolis Police Department Minneapolis Hennepin County MN Gunshot Detection ShotSpotter
The Minneapolis Police Department has been using ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology since 2007. It expanded its use of ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology to encompass a wider area in 2019.
Agency: Minneapolis Police Department
State: MN
City: Minneapolis
County: Hennepin County
Technology: Gunshot Detection
Vendor: ShotSpotter

The Minneapolis Police Department has been using ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology since 2007. It expanded its use of ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology to encompass a wider area in 2019.

Minneapolis Police Department Minneapolis Hennepin County MN Real-Time Crime Center
The Minneapolice Police Department opened its real-time crime center in April 2020 The RTCC uses the Fusus Unified Awareness platform, and analysts access the 911 and dispatch system, video feeds from around the city, and ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology.
Agency: Minneapolis Police Department
State: MN
City: Minneapolis
County: Hennepin County
Technology: Real-Time Crime Center
Vendor:

The Minneapolice Police Department opened its real-time crime center in April 2020 The RTCC uses the Fusus Unified Awareness platform, and analysts access the 911 and dispatch system, video feeds from around the city, and ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology.

Minneapolis Police Department Minneapolis Hennepin County MN Camera Registry
The Minneapolis Police Department maintains a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras.
Agency: Minneapolis Police Department
State: MN
City: Minneapolis
County: Hennepin County
Technology: Camera Registry
Vendor:

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

Golden Valley Police Department Golden Valley Hennepin County MN Camera Registry
The Golden Valley Police Department maintains a voluntary registry of private and personal surveillance cameras.
Agency: Golden Valley Police Department
State: MN
City: Golden Valley
County: Hennepin County
Technology: Camera Registry
Vendor:

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

Richfield Police Department Richfield Hennepin County MN Automated License Plate Readers
The ​Richfield Police Department disclosed to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension that it uses automated license plate readers.
Agency: Richfield Police Department
State: MN
City: Richfield
County: Hennepin County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor:

The ​Richfield Police Department disclosed to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension that it uses automated license plate readers.

Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport Police Minneapolis Hennepin County MN Automated License Plate Readers
The Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport Police disclosed to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension that it uses automated license plate readers.
Agency: Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport Police
State: MN
City: Minneapolis
County: Hennepin County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor:

The Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport Police disclosed to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension that it uses automated license plate readers.

Minnetonka Police Department Minnetonka Hennepin County MN Automated License Plate Readers
The ​Minnetonka Police Department disclosed to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension that it uses automated license plate readers.
Agency: Minnetonka Police Department
State: MN
City: Minnetonka
County: Hennepin County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor:

The ​Minnetonka Police Department disclosed to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension that it uses automated license plate readers.

Maple Grove Police Department Maple Grove Hennepin County MN Automated License Plate Readers Flock Safety
As of April 2024, the Maple Grove Police Department operates one Flock Safety automated license plate reader. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.
Agency: Maple Grove Police Department
State: MN
City: Maple Grove
County: Hennepin County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor: Flock Safety

As of April 2024, the Maple Grove Police Department operates one Flock Safety automated license plate reader. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.

Hennepin County Sheriff's Office Minneapolis Hennepin County MN Automated License Plate Readers
The ​Hennepin County Sheriff's Office disclosed to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension that it uses automated license plate readers.
Agency: Hennepin County Sheriff's Office
State: MN
City: Minneapolis
County: Hennepin County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor:

The ​Hennepin County Sheriff's Office disclosed to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension that it uses automated license plate readers.

Golden Valley Police Department Golden Valley Hennepin County MN Automated License Plate Readers
The ​Golden Valley Police Department disclosed to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension that it uses automated license plate readers.
Agency: Golden Valley Police Department
State: MN
City: Golden Valley
County: Hennepin County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor:

The ​Golden Valley Police Department disclosed to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension that it uses automated license plate readers.

Edina Police Department Edina Hennepin County MN Automated License Plate Readers Flock Safety
As of April 2024, the Edina Police Department operates 19 Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.
Agency: Edina Police Department
State: MN
City: Edina
County: Hennepin County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor: Flock Safety

As of April 2024, the Edina Police Department operates 19 Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.

Eden Prairie Police Department Eden Prairie Hennepin County MN Automated License Plate Readers
The ​Eden Prairie Police Department purchased four automed license plate readers for squad cars in 2017 and purchased an addition 13 ALPRs for $20,000 in late 2021.
Agency: Eden Prairie Police Department
State: MN
City: Eden Prairie
County: Hennepin County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor:

The ​Eden Prairie Police Department purchased four automed license plate readers for squad cars in 2017 and purchased an addition 13 ALPRs for $20,000 in late 2021.

Brooklyn Park Police Department Brooklyn Park Hennepin County MN Automated License Plate Readers
The ​Brooklyn Park Police Department disclosed to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension that it uses automated license plate readers.
Agency: Brooklyn Park Police Department
State: MN
City: Brooklyn Park
County: Hennepin County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor:

The ​Brooklyn Park Police Department disclosed to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension that it uses automated license plate readers.

Brooklyn Center Police Department Brooklyn Center Hennepin County MN Automated License Plate Readers
The ​Brooklyn Center Police Department disclosed to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension that it uses automated license plate readers.
Agency: Brooklyn Center Police Department
State: MN
City: Brooklyn Center
County: Hennepin County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor:

The ​Brooklyn Center Police Department disclosed to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension that it uses automated license plate readers.

Bloomington Police Department Bloomington Hennepin County MN Automated License Plate Readers
The ​Bloomington Police Department disclosed to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension that it uses automated license plate readers.
Agency: Bloomington Police Department
State: MN
City: Bloomington
County: Hennepin County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor:

The ​Bloomington Police Department disclosed to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension that it uses automated license plate readers.

Minneapolis Police Department Minneapolis Hennepin County MN Video Analytics Arxys
The Minneapolis Police Department uses Milestone software to analyze the video motions captured by video surveillance cameras.
Agency: Minneapolis Police Department
State: MN
City: Minneapolis
County: Hennepin County
Technology: Video Analytics
Vendor: Arxys

The Minneapolis Police Department uses Milestone software to analyze the video motions captured by video surveillance cameras.

Minneapolis Police Department Minneapolis Hennepin County MN Body-worn Cameras Axon
The Minneapolis Police Department received $1,030,500 from 2015-2018 as part of the DOJ Bureau of Justice Assistance's body-worn camera grant program. MPD uses Axon body-worn cameras.
Agency: Minneapolis Police Department
State: MN
City: Minneapolis
County: Hennepin County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor: Axon

The Minneapolis Police Department received $1,030,500 from 2015-2018 as part of the DOJ Bureau of Justice Assistance's body-worn camera grant program. MPD uses Axon body-worn cameras.

Minneapolis Police Department Minneapolis Hennepin County MN Automated License Plate Readers PIPS
The Minneapolis Police Department has been using automated license plate readers since at least 2009.
Agency: Minneapolis Police Department
State: MN
City: Minneapolis
County: Hennepin County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor: PIPS

The Minneapolis Police Department has been using automated license plate readers since at least 2009.

Hennepin County Sheriff's Office Minneapolis Hennepin County MN Face Recognition
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office has been using face recognition software since 2013.
Agency: Hennepin County Sheriff's Office
State: MN
City: Minneapolis
County: Hennepin County
Technology: Face Recognition
Vendor:

The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office has been using face recognition software since 2013.

Hennepin County Sheriff's Office Minneapolis Hennepin County MN Automated License Plate Readers PIPS
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office has used automated license plate readers since at least 2013.
Agency: Hennepin County Sheriff's Office
State: MN
City: Minneapolis
County: Hennepin County
Technology: Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor: PIPS

The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office has used automated license plate readers since at least 2013.

Hennepin County Sheriff's Office Minneapolis Hennepin County MN Cell-site Simulator Harris Corp.
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office acquired a Kingfish cell-site simulator from Harris Corp. in 2010.
Agency: Hennepin County Sheriff's Office
State: MN
City: Minneapolis
County: Hennepin County
Technology: Cell-site Simulator
Vendor: Harris Corp.

The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office acquired a Kingfish cell-site simulator from Harris Corp. in 2010.

Plymouth Police Department Plymouth Hennepin County MN Drones DJI
The Plymouth Police Department spent $2,000 on drones in 2023.
Agency: Plymouth Police Department
State: MN
City: Plymouth
County: Hennepin County
Technology: Drones
Vendor: DJI

The Plymouth Police Department spent $2,000 on drones in 2023.

Hennepin County Sheriff's Office Minneapolis Hennepin County MN Drones DJI
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office spent $7,000 on drones in 2023.
Agency: Hennepin County Sheriff's Office
State: MN
City: Minneapolis
County: Hennepin County
Technology: Drones
Vendor: DJI

The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office spent $7,000 on drones in 2023.

Golden Valley Police Department Golden Valley Hennepin County MN Drones DJI, Autel Robotics
The Golden Valley Police Department used a drone at least 20 times in 2023.
Agency: Golden Valley Police Department
State: MN
City: Golden Valley
County: Hennepin County
Technology: Drones
Vendor: DJI, Autel Robotics

The Golden Valley Police Department used a drone at least 20 times in 2023.

Edina Police Department Edina Hennepin County MN Drones DJI
The Edina Police Department used a drone at least 83 times in 2023.
Agency: Edina Police Department
State: MN
City: Edina
County: Hennepin County
Technology: Drones
Vendor: DJI

The Edina Police Department used a drone at least 83 times in 2023.

Brooklyn Center Police Department City of Brooklyn Center Hennepin County MN Body-worn Cameras Panasonic
The department uses the Panasonic Arbitrator system, according to a 2022 audit.
Agency: Brooklyn Center Police Department
State: MN
City: City of Brooklyn Center
County: Hennepin County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor: Panasonic

The department uses the Panasonic Arbitrator system, according to a 2022 audit.

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Police Department Minneapolis Hennepin County MN Body-worn Cameras Axon
The department has Axon body-worn cameras, according to a 2022 audit.
Agency: Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Police Department
State: MN
City: Minneapolis
County: Hennepin County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor: Axon

The department has Axon body-worn cameras, according to a 2022 audit.

South Lake Minnetonka Police Department Excelsior, Greenwood, Shorewood, Tonka Bay Hennepin County MN Body-worn Cameras WatchGuard
The department uses 16 Watchguard body-worn cameras, according to a 2022 audit.
Agency: South Lake Minnetonka Police Department
State: MN
City: Excelsior, Greenwood, Shorewood, Tonka Bay
County: Hennepin County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor: WatchGuard

The department uses 16 Watchguard body-worn cameras, according to a 2022 audit.

Bloomington Police Department Bloomington Hennepin County MN Body-worn Cameras Axon
The department uses 137 Axon body-worn cameras, according to a 2021 audit.
Agency: Bloomington Police Department
State: MN
City: Bloomington
County: Hennepin County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor: Axon

The department uses 137 Axon body-worn cameras, according to a 2021 audit.

St. Louis Park Police Department St. Louis Park Hennepin County MN Body-worn Cameras Axon
The department has Axon 62 body-worn cameras, according to a 2021 audit.
Agency: St. Louis Park Police Department
State: MN
City: St. Louis Park
County: Hennepin County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor: Axon

The department has Axon 62 body-worn cameras, according to a 2021 audit.

St. Anthony Police Department St. Anthony Hennepin County, Ramsey County MN Body-worn Cameras Panasonic
The department uses 24 Panasonic Arbitrator body-worn cameras and software and stores the BWC data on a local file server hosted of Metro-Inet, according to a 2021 audit.
Agency: St. Anthony Police Department
State: MN
City: St. Anthony
County: Hennepin County, Ramsey County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor: Panasonic

The department uses 24 Panasonic Arbitrator body-worn cameras and software and stores the BWC data on a local file server hosted of Metro-Inet, according to a 2021 audit.

Edina Police Department Edina Hennepin County MN Body-worn Cameras
The U.S. Department of Justice awarded $110,000 to the Edina Police Department in 2019 as part of the Bureau of Justice Assistance's body-worn camera grant program.
Agency: Edina Police Department
State: MN
City: Edina
County: Hennepin County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The U.S. Department of Justice awarded $110,000 to the Edina Police Department in 2019 as part of the Bureau of Justice Assistance's body-worn camera grant program.

Champlin Police Department Champlin Hennepin County MN Body-worn Cameras
The U.S. Department of Justice awarded $45,000 to the Champlin Police Department in 2018 as part of the Bureau of Justice Assistance's body-worn camera grant program.
Agency: Champlin Police Department
State: MN
City: Champlin
County: Hennepin County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The U.S. Department of Justice awarded $45,000 to the Champlin Police Department in 2018 as part of the Bureau of Justice Assistance's body-worn camera grant program.

Brooklyn Park Police Department Brooklyn Park Hennepin County MN Body-worn Cameras L3 Mobile Vision
The Brooklyn Park Police Department had 106 body-worn cameras as of 2022.
Agency: Brooklyn Park Police Department
State: MN
City: Brooklyn Park
County: Hennepin County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor: L3 Mobile Vision

The Brooklyn Park Police Department had 106 body-worn cameras as of 2022.

Bloomington Police Department Bloomington Hennepin County MN Body-worn Cameras
The U.S. Department of Justice awarded $199,500 to the Bloomington Police Department in 2017 as part of the Bureau of Justice Assistance's body-worn camera grant program.
Agency: Bloomington Police Department
State: MN
City: Bloomington
County: Hennepin County
Technology: Body-worn Cameras
Vendor:

The U.S. Department of Justice awarded $199,500 to the Bloomington Police Department in 2017 as part of the Bureau of Justice Assistance's body-worn camera grant program.