FaceHeatMap is a free, open-source OSINT tool tracking government and law enforcement use of facial recognition technology across all 50 US states — built by Indica Independent Media for the VPDLNY network.
No paywalls. No accounts. No bullshit. Just data.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| 🗺️ Interactive Heatmap | Leaflet.js map with contract density visualization |
| 🔎 Contract Search | Filter by state, vendor, agency, or technology type |
| 💰 Dollar Tracking | Contract values, dates, and award history |
| 🏛️ Agency Profiles | FBI, CBP, ICE, DHS, local PD — all sourced |
| 📊 Vendor Rankings | Who's selling surveillance to your government |
| ₿ BTC Support | Fund the project anonymously |
| 📱 Mobile-First | Fully responsive, works on any device |
Frontend: Leaflet.js · Vanilla JS · CSS Grid
Backend: Cloudflare Workers (Edge Runtime)
Database: Cloudflare D1 (SQLite at the edge)
Hosting: Cloudflare Pages + Workers
CDN: Cloudflare Global Network (330+ PoPs)
# Clone
git clone https://github.com/indicaindependent/faceheatmap
# Install Wrangler
npm install -g wrangler
# Configure wrangler.toml with your D1 binding
# Deploy
wrangler deploy- 📋 USASpending.gov — Federal contract awards
- 🔓 FOIA Documents — Law enforcement procurement records
- 📰 Investigative Journalism — ACLU, EFF, Brennan Center sourced
- 🗃️ State Public Records — 50-state procurement databases
PRs welcome. If you find a contract we missed — open an issue.
Built by Indica Independent Media · VPDLNY · Staten Island, NYC
Knowledge is the weapon. Information is the defense.
