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Pleasanton Police Department Military Equipment Inventory <br /> Equipment Name:Aerial Drones <br /> Quantity Owned/Sought: None owned - requested from other agencies Lifespan: N/A <br /> Equipment Capabilities:Aerial, non-weaponized drones equipped with cameras provide assistance <br /> searching interior and exterior areas that may be difficult or dangerous to reach in person. <br /> Manufacturer Product Description:The drones are requested from other agencies such as the <br /> Alameda County Sheriff's Office. Specific models may vary and manufacturer descriptions are not <br /> available. <br /> Purpose/Authorized Uses: Remotely operated, non-weaponized drones serve the purpose of <br /> assisting with interior and exterior searches.These searches may be for suspects, evidence or missing <br /> persons.They are also utilized for crime scene documentation. Other agencies are authorized to be <br /> requested when the lawful use of an aerial drone may increase safety to officers or would be a more <br /> efficient way of searching an area for a missing person or for the documentation of a crime scene. <br /> Fiscal Impacts:There is currently no cost associated to a mutual aid request for drones. <br /> Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use: Drone operators must be licensed and follow FAA rules.All <br /> searches with drones must comply with the U.S. Constitution, state and case law.The request for <br /> drones must be approved by a supervisor. <br /> Training Required: Drone operators must be licensed by the FAA. No Pleasanton PD personnel are <br /> trained to operate drones.All drones are operated by licensed operators provided by the agency <br /> providing mutual aid. <br /> Other Notes: None. <br /> 2 <br />