Memphis SkyCop Surveillance Camera Program — Policy and Oversight
Memphis, TN · Memphis PD, SkyCop / RTCC Operational Policy (2023)
Memphis Police Department SkyCop and Real Time Crime Center policy governing operation of city-wide surveillance cameras, integrations, and retention.
Technical detail
Memphis PD policy framework for the SkyCop camera network and Real Time Crime Center sets out approved use cases, integration of Flock Safety ALPR and private business cameras, retention of non-evidentiary footage, and quarterly reporting on incidents and usage.
Who is protected: Memphis residents and visitors
Who must comply: Memphis Police Department; SkyCop / Real Time Crime Center analysts
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Memphis, TN |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2024-01-01 |
| Enacted | 2023-12-12 |
| Citation | Memphis PD, SkyCop / RTCC Operational Policy (2023) |
| Enforced by | Memphis Civilian Law Enforcement Review Board; Memphis City Council Public Safety Committee |
| Topics | consumer data privacy · police and surveillance AI · AI disclosure and transparency |
| Last verified | 2026-07-01 |
| Official source | Memphis Police Department — SkyCop / Real Time Crime Center Program ↗ |
More AI rules in Memphis, TN
- Memphis xAI Permit Challenge · Blocked / in litigation
- Memphis xAI Colossus Permits · In effect
Related consumer data privacy rules elsewhere
- TAKE IT DOWN Act · In effect
- FCRA (AI in credit & background checks) · In effect
- COPPA + 2025 Rule (childrens data) · In effect
- TCPA (AI voice calls) · In effect
- DEFIANCE Act (deepfake-porn civil suits) · Proposed / pending
- CCPA/CPRA + ADMT Regulations · In effect
See something wrong or out of date? Submit a correction — every entry must carry a verifiable official source.