MPD drone program oversight
Summary
An audit of 201 drone flights found the program was used mainly for firearms-related responses, patrol support, testing, and monitoring demonstrations — with no facial recognition, audio recording, or weaponization. Commissioners want regular audits of this high-profile surveillance technology and more detail on how flights are categorized.
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Residents get independent confirmation that drone flights aren't being misused against protesters or private citizens.
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