Chula Vista Police Department Drone as First Responder (DFR)
Chula Vista, CA — Chula Vista Police Department Drone as First Responder (DFR) Program and UAS Policy
Chula Vista, CA · Chula Vista Police Department Drone as First Responder (DFR) Program and UAS Policy
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- October 1, 2018
- Applies to
- Chula Vista, CA
Chula Vista PD launched the nation's first Drone as First Responder program in 2018, deploying drones to 911 calls under a policy that bars recording where people have a reasonable expectation of privacy absent a warrant or emergency.
Who is protected: People subject to this body's AI/surveillance systems.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Chula Vista, CA |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Strength | Limited |
| Citation | Chula Vista Police Department Drone as First Responder (DFR) Program and UAS Policy |
| Topics | police and surveillance AI · consumer data privacy · government use of AI · AI disclosure and transparency |
| News report | Drone as First Responder Programs Are Swarming Across the United States (EFF) |
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