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MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE REPORT 2022 <br /> Unmanned Aerial Vehicle's <br /> Equipment Name: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), Drone <br /> Quantity Owned/Sought: None owned- requested from other agencies. I Lifespan: N/A <br /> Equipment Capabilities:The Pleasanton Police Department uses outside agencies UAV's of varying <br /> sizes and capabilities to enhance public safety. The UAV can be deployed when its view would assist <br /> officers or incident commanders with the following situations,which include but are not limited to <br /> major collision investigations, search for missing persons, natural disaster management, crime scene <br /> photography, SWAT,tactical or other public safety and life-preservation missions, and in response to <br /> specific requests from local, state, or federal fire authorities for fire response and/or prevention. The <br /> UAS are used in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws. <br /> Manufacturer Product Description:The UAVs are requested from other agencies such as the Alameda <br /> County Sheriff's Office. Specific models may vary, and manufacturer descriptions are not available. <br /> Purpose/Authorized Uses: Remotely operated, non-weaponized drones serve the purpose of assisting <br /> with interior and exterior searches.These searches may be for suspects, evidence or missing persons. <br /> They are also utilized for crime scene documentation. Personnel are authorized to request a UAV <br /> when the lawful use may increase safety to officers or would be a more efficient way of searching an <br /> 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 /> Annual Maintenance: N/A <br /> Personnel Cost: N/A <br /> Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use: UAV 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 a <br /> UAV must be approved by a supervisor. <br /> Training Required: UAV operators must be licensed by the FAA. No Pleasanton PD personnel are <br /> trained to operate UAV's. All UAV's are operated by licensed operators provided by the agency <br /> providing mutual aid. <br /> Other Notes: <br /> 18 <br />