This ordinance approves the San Francisco Police Department's inventory and policy for using drones. It also ensures that these practices comply with state law requirements.
Ordinance approving the Police Department’s inventory and policy relating to the use of unassisted aerial vehicles, or drones, and making findings consistent with the criteria in State law.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the need to establish a policy for the San Francisco Police Department's use of drones following the approval of Proposition E by voters.
Proposition E authorized the San Francisco Police Department to use Unassisted Aerial Vehicles (drones) for specific law enforcement purposes, including vehicle pursuits and active criminal investigations.
The Board adopted an Equipment Policy for the Police Department pursuant to AB 481, which did not include provisions for UAVs.
The Board's Rules Committee received a proposed ordinance to approve the Police Department's UAV Inventory and Policy, in compliance with Proposition E and AB 481.
The Rules Committee continued the discussion on the ordinance regarding the Police Department's UAV policy.
The Rules Committee recommended the ordinance for approval to the Board of Supervisors.
The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance approving the Police Department's UAV policy.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
