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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.