Crime & Safety
San Francisco Police Says Its Drone Program Has Seen Early Success
The Police Department has not been equipped with aerial support for 24 years after a helicopter crash in 2000 led to two officers' deaths.
August 7, 2024
San Francisco police have reported early success in using drones, leading to multiple arrests and helping improve safety and efficiency in investigations, city officials said at a news conference Tuesday.
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In March, voters approved Proposition E, which allows the Police Department to utilize technology including surveillance cameras with facial recognition, license plate readers and drones for car pursuits and criminal investigations.
Leaders in the San Francisco Police Department, Mayor London Breed and District Attorney Brooke Jenkins discussed Tuesday how drones have been a "game changer" in light of the department's staffing shortages.
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