In effect
Limited protection
Providence, RI — Providence Police Department General Order 460.01 - Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Operations
Providence, RI · Providence Police Department General Order 460.01 - Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Operations
The Providence Police Department issued General Order 460.01 governing its UAS operations, a formal written policy setting the rules for drone deployment by the department.
Technical detail
The Providence Police Department issued General Order 460.01 governing its UAS operations, a formal written policy setting the rules for drone deployment by the department.
Who is protected: People subject to this body's AI/surveillance systems.
Who must comply: Providence, RI
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Providence, RI |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2024-03-01 |
| Citation | Providence Police Department General Order 460.01 - Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Operations |
| Topics | police and surveillance AI · consumer data privacy · government use of AI |
| Last verified | 2026-07-01 |
| Official source | 460.01 Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Operations (Providence Police Department) ↗ |
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