Who runs surveillance cameras in Tarrant County?
- Approved Covert surveillance camera systems
- Agency
- Tarrant County Sheriff's Office
- Vendor
- Sandoval Custom Creations, Inc.
- Devices
- —
| System | Agency | Vendor | Status | Devices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covert surveillance camera systems | Tarrant County Sheriff's Office | Sandoval Custom Creations, Inc. | Approved | — |
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What we do not know
Tarrant County Sheriff
- What the contract costs, and what has been paid under it since 2019.
- What equipment "covert surveillance camera systems" covers.
- How many cameras have been deployed, and where.
- Who authorizes a placement, and whether a judge is involved.
- How long footage is kept, who can view it, and whether a written policy exists.
- Whether the contract was renewed after October 2025.
What camera networks are
Fixed and steerable cameras run by a public agency, often networked so footage from many locations can be watched or searched from one place.
What you can do
Civic action
Show up
This technology is bought and renewed by boards, councils and committees that meet in public. We have confirmed where each of them meets in Tarrant County and how public comment works there.
How to show up in Tarrant County →Personal protection
Protect yourself
Practical steps to shrink your personal data trail. Our guides publish at launch; until then, EFF's Surveillance Self-Defense is the best starting point.
Surveillance Self-Defense ↗