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Council directs staff to study downlink video tech and local DNA/computer forensics capacity for HBPD

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The council asked staff to report back within 90 days on whether to equip Huntington Beach public‑safety units with downlink video systems and whether to develop an in‑house DNA and expanded computer‑forensics lab, citing potential operational and regional revenue benefits.

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — The City Council on Tuesday directed staff to study two public‑safety technology proposals: a feasibility review of aircraft/drone downlink video systems and a report on creating in‑house DNA and expanded computer‑forensics laboratory capacity for the Huntington Beach Police Department.

Councilmember Butch Twining introduced the downlink item, which he said would allow live streaming from police helicopters or drones to ground…

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