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MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE REPORT 2025 <br /> Unmanned Aerial Vehicles <br /> Equipment Name: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), Drone <br /> Quantity Owned: None owned-requested from other agencies. Lifespan: N/A <br /> Equipment Capabilities:The Pleasanton Police Department uses outside agencies UAVs of varying sizes <br /> and capabilities to enhance public safety.The UAV can be deployed when its view would assist officers <br /> or incident commanders with the following situations,which include but are not limited to major <br /> collision investigations, search for missing persons, natural disaster management, crime scene <br /> photography, SWAT,tactical or other public safety and life-preservation missions, and in response to <br /> specific requests from local, state, or federal fire authorities for fire response and/or prevention.The <br /> UAS are used in compliance with all federal, state,and local laws. ***The Pleasanton Police Department <br /> is evaluating the feasibility of establishing a piloted unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)team. As of the date <br /> of this report, no decisions have been made regarding the selected vendor,the number of personnel to <br /> be authorized and assigned, start-up and ongoing costs (including maintenance),or the related policy <br /> and training requirements. <br /> Manufactured Product Description:The UAVs are requested from other agencies such as the Alameda <br /> County Sheriff's Office and Livermore Police Department. Specific models may vary, and manufacturer <br /> descriptions are not available. <br /> Purpose/Authorized Uses: Remotely operated, non-weaponized drones serve the purpose of assisting <br /> with interior and exterior searches.These searches may be for suspects, evidence or missing persons. <br /> They are also utilized for crime scene documentation. Personnel are authorized to request a UAV when <br /> the lawful use may increase safety to officers or would be a more efficient way of searching an area for <br /> a missing person or for the documentation of a crime scene. <br /> Fiscal Impacts:There is currently no cost associated with a mutual aid request for drones. <br /> Annual Maintenance: N/A <br /> Personnel Cost: N/A <br /> Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use: UAV operators must be licensed and follow FAA rules.All <br /> searches with drones must comply with the U.S. Constitution, state and case law.The request for a UAV <br /> must be approved by a supervisor. <br /> Training Required: UAV operators must be licensed by the FAA. No Pleasanton PD personnel are trained <br /> to operate UAVs.All UAVs are operated by licensed operators provided by the agency mutual aid. <br /> � { ""f; ��^i'�«`�+ '� a�'y`�` <br /> �.„a&.e 74' <br /> "WV <br /> 4 <br /> • <br /> OP <br /> 17 <br />