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City of Pleasanton Legislative Platform 2016 <br /> Due <br /> n <br /> LEA E ,- '*'�*� * w <br /> Ut CAt ll'111i NIA �tp Ll f/0 RN/q °d <br /> CITIES "� . . "f•cyy <br /> � T <br /> February 24,2016 ' '' <br /> Nit <br /> The Honorable Ted Gaines <br /> California State Senate <br /> State Capitol—Room 3070 <br /> Sacramento,CA 95814 <br /> RE: SB 807(Gaines)—Unmanned Aircraft Systems <br /> Notice of Sponsorship <br /> Dear Senator Gaines: <br /> The California Police Chiefs Association and the League of California Cities are proud to co-sponsor <br /> Senate Bill 807. SB 807 provides immunity for first responders who damage a civilian drone directly <br /> interfering with ambulance services,firefighting-related services,and search and rescue operations. <br /> Privately operated drones pose a serious threat to ow state's first responders battling wildfires, <br /> transporting critically ill individuals and searching for missing persons.Earlier this month in Fresno we <br /> witnessed a civilian's drone nearly collide with an air ambulance.At the Cajon Pass,we witnessed a <br /> tragedy as dozens of cars combusted.The cause?A civilian drone forced firefighting operations to land, <br /> allowing for the fire to grow and jump the freeway. <br /> The U.S.Forest Services has tallied thirteen wildfires in which suspected drones interfered with <br /> firefighting aircraft last year.In fact,this increasingly frequent hazard is causing local jurisdiction to offer <br /> rewards ranging from$25,000 to 575,000 for information on interrupting drone-operators. <br /> The distractions,delays,and heightened threat to public safety caused by the irresponsible use of civilian <br /> drones pose an unacceptable and growing risk for both our first responders and members of the public. <br /> SB 807 will allow first responders to continue their operations and keep Californians safe.Thank you for <br /> your leadership on this matter, <br /> Should you have any questions regarding the Police Chiefs or the League's position on this measure, <br /> please feel free to contact Jonathan Feldman at(916)822-8900 or Tim Cromartie at(916)658-8252. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Jonathan Feldman Tim Cromartie <br /> Legislative Advocate Legislative Representative <br /> California Police Chiefs Association League of California Cities <br /> cc: Mike Petersen,Consultant,Judiciary,Senate Republican Caucus <br /> 18IPage <br />