The NYPD is requesting authority from the White House to intercept and disable unauthorized drones, as federal law currently restricts this power to federal agencies. New York City police must rely on federal partners for drone mitigation during major events. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch emphasized the need for local authority, while Deputy Commissioner Rebecca Weiner indicated potential executive action from the White House to grant this capability. An existing executive order aims to establish a federal task force to review drone threat responses and suggest regulatory changes. Lobbying efforts for formal NYPD drone mitigation authority continue.
Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch emphasized the need for the NYPD to have the authority to independently mitigate drone threats. "We really need to be able to be nimble and have the authority to do drone mitigation ourselves," she stated, reflecting the limitations of current federal coordination during emergencies.
Deputy Commissioner for Intelligence and Counterterrorism Rebecca Weiner mentioned that the White House might soon provide local authorities, including the NYPD, with the capability to intercept drones through an executive order. She noted, "[It] will hopefully, with federal government participation, give certain state and locals we hope, including NYPD, this capability."
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