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Sherwood staff supports broader drone use for policing; discussion centers on privacy and operational rules
Summary
City staff described recent legislative cleanup allowing some drone operations without an observer, said drones aid searches and officer safety, and noted privacy and legal limits around investigative use and warrants.
Sherwood police staff updated the advisory board on state drone policy changes and described plans to expand operational drone capability while acknowledging privacy and legal limits.
Staff said the legislature has eased some regulations, notably allowing certain flights without a visual observer, which would let a Sherwood-launched drone cover most of the city from City Hall. “I believe the past…
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