SFPD Unmanned Aircraft System (Drone) Program authorized under…
San Francisco, CA — SFPD Unmanned Aircraft System (Drone) Program authorized under Proposition E (SF Admin Code 96I.2)
San Francisco, CA · SFPD Unmanned Aircraft System (Drone) Program authorized under Proposition E (SF Admin Code 96I.2)
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- May 16, 2024
- Applies to
- San Francisco, CA
After voters passed Proposition E in March 2024, SFPD began operating drones for criminal investigations, vehicle pursuits, and critical incidents, with publicly available flight logs starting May 16, 2024.
Who is protected: People subject to this body's AI/surveillance systems.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | San Francisco, CA |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Strength | Limited |
| Citation | SFPD Unmanned Aircraft System (Drone) Program authorized under Proposition E (SF Admin Code 96I.2) |
| Topics | police and surveillance AI · consumer data privacy · government use of AI · AI disclosure and transparency |
| News report | Drones | San Francisco Police Department |
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