10-19-2017, 05:48 PM
Earlier this week, LAPD received permission to fly drone aircraft under a one-year pilot program that limits their use to dangerous situations and natural disasters.The civilian Los Angeles Police Commission voted 3-1 to approve the test program.
The Metropolitan Division's SWAT team will be allowed to deploy drones in some instances but the devices won't be armed and specifically cannot be flown for purposes that violate the law or Constitution.
A high-ranking police officer must approve deployment on a case-by-case basis.
Deployment policy limits the use of the drones during the pilot program to "dangerous, high-risk tactical situations" or for providing observation during catastrophes.
Examples might include hunting for heavily armed suspects, hostage situations and search-and-rescue operations.
The limitations didn't mollify protesters who jeered as the commission took its vote and later gathered outside police headquarters, chanting "Drone-free LAPD! No drones L.A.!" Several were arrested after blocking traffic.
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Source: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/lapd-wins-o...-concerns/
The Metropolitan Division's SWAT team will be allowed to deploy drones in some instances but the devices won't be armed and specifically cannot be flown for purposes that violate the law or Constitution.
A high-ranking police officer must approve deployment on a case-by-case basis.
Deployment policy limits the use of the drones during the pilot program to "dangerous, high-risk tactical situations" or for providing observation during catastrophes.
Examples might include hunting for heavily armed suspects, hostage situations and search-and-rescue operations.
The limitations didn't mollify protesters who jeered as the commission took its vote and later gathered outside police headquarters, chanting "Drone-free LAPD! No drones L.A.!" Several were arrested after blocking traffic.
Source: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/lapd-wins-o...-concerns/