"Berkeley could soon start planning how to equip the Berkeley Police Department and other first responders with drones to track fleeing suspects, provide reconnaissance during standoffs and gain a bird's-eye view of disasters like earthquakes and fires, among other uses. A proposal from Councilmember Terry Taplin would task the City Manager's Office with developing an acquisition report and use policy for drones."
"Drones have grown more and more popular with law enforcement agencies since the technology became scalable they are generally quieter, more maneuverable and less expensive than helicopters, and do not carry human pilots into danger. For the Alameda County Sheriff's Office, a small uncrewed aerial system (sUAS) has been a force multiplier, said Sgt. Roberto Morales, a spokesperson for the agency"
A council proposal would task the City Manager's Office with developing an acquisition report and use policy for drones for the Berkeley Police Department and other first responders. Proposed uses must comply with the city's surveillance technology ordinance. Potential uses include tracking fleeing suspects, reconnaissance during standoffs, monitoring disasters such as earthquakes and fires, water recovery, rescues, high-speed chases, and assessing damage to sensitive infrastructure after collapses, floods, or landslides. Opposition centers on surveillance capacity, privacy and civil-rights concerns, and past consideration of a citywide ban. Proponents emphasize officer and firefighter safety, cost-effectiveness, and reduced risk compared with helicopters.
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