Portland Police Bureau Small UAS (Drone) Program authorized by City…
Portland, OR — Portland Police Bureau Small UAS (Drone) Program authorized by City Council (Ordinance 191882)
Portland, OR · Portland Police Bureau Small UAS (Drone) Program authorized by City Council (Ordinance 191882)
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- April 5, 2023
- Applies to
- Portland, OR
Portland City Council authorized the Police Bureau to operate drones on April 5, 2023, expanded them citywide in September 2024, and launched a Drone as First Responder pilot in September 2025, with policy explicitly barring mass surveillance and facial recognition.
Who is protected: People subject to this body's AI/surveillance systems.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Portland, OR |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Strength | Limited |
| Citation | Portland Police Bureau Small UAS (Drone) Program authorized by City Council (Ordinance 191882) |
| Topics | police and surveillance AI · facial recognition · consumer data privacy · government use of AI · AI disclosure and transparency |
| Agency page | Police Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Program | Portland.gov |
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