Who uses body cameras in Adams County?
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- Agency
- Adams County Sheriff's Office
- Vendor
- Axon Enterprise
- Devices
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| System | Agency | Vendor | Status | Devices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Axon contract, and the quote the minutes do not name | Adams County Sheriff's Office | Axon Enterprise | Active | — |
What we do not know
Adams County Sheriff
- What is in Quote #Q-733225-45904AA. One records request naming that number settles whether this county bought drones.
- Whether the Sheriff's Office has the body camera policy RCW 10.109 requires, and what it says about retention beyond the 60-day floor.
- What the county decided to charge for body camera footage after the March 2026 briefing.
- Whether the 2016 DJI Inspire in the Atlas of Surveillance is still in service.
What body cameras are
A camera worn by an officer, recording encounters with the public. What it captures, how long the footage is kept and who may watch it are set by department policy rather than by one statewide rule.
How they work, why agencies buy them, and every county we have documented →
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 not yet confirmed where each of them meets in Adams County.
Go to the Adams County hub →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 ↗