Montgomery County Police Department Drone as First Responder
Montgomery County, MD — Montgomery County Police Department Drone as First Responder Program
Montgomery County, MD · Montgomery County Police Department Drone as First Responder Program
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- November 20, 2023
- Applies to
- Montgomery County, MD
Montgomery County Police launched a DFR program on November 20, 2023, limited to responding to calls for service, with no proactive surveillance, audio recording, or facial recognition and a warrant requirement for private areas.
Who is protected: People subject to this body's AI/surveillance systems.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Montgomery County, MD |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Strength | Limited |
| Citation | Montgomery County Police Department Drone as First Responder Program |
| Topics | police and surveillance AI · facial recognition · consumer data privacy · government use of AI · AI disclosure and transparency |
| Agency page | Drone as First Responder Program, Department of Police, Montgomery County, MD |
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- Montgomery County MD AI Governance Framework · In effect
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