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Vendor program advertised. No records request filed yet.

What is publicly advertised

A vendor says this is already running here

Axon lists 2 Community Connect program(s) in Okaloosa County. Community Connect is a voluntary program that lets residents and businesses register or integrate private security cameras with local law enforcement. Registering means police know the camera exists and can request footage. Integrating means the feed goes to them directly.

ProgramPlaceRegistered camerasIntegrated cameras
Connect Fort Walton BeachFort Walton Beach, FLnot publishednot published
Connect Okaloosa CountyOkaloosa County, FLnot publishednot published

This is a starting point, not a finding.

Nobody has asked Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office what it operates, what it costs, how long footage is kept, or who else can search it. These are private security cameras, not license plate readers, and the program is voluntary, so this is not evidence of wrongdoing. It is evidence that nobody has asked yet. Whether Okaloosa County also runs plate readers or facial recognition is unknown, because no one has requested those records.

Ask these two

Who to send it to

Buys and operates cameras
Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office
County seat: Crestview
Elected
Funds it, permits installs
Okaloosa County Commission
Budget line items, purchasing records
Elected

The public records request that forced Sumter County's agencies to answer is ready to copy. Use it here, and name the vendor: Axon, Fusus, or Community Connect.

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County seat Crestview. Last checked 2026-08-19.