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Cleveland police say drone program ready but Community Police Commission limits and DOJ review have paused broader use
Summary
Police told the committee they have purchased drones and drafted a policy but that restrictive amendments from the Community Police Commission and an ongoing U.S. Department of Justice review have delayed operational use beyond a brief, contested test deployment at a protest.
Committee members and police leaders discussed the status of an approved police drone program and a policy that would govern its deployment.
The Division of Police confirmed the department purchased the drones and completed a draft policy reflecting national best practices. The policy was reviewed by the Community Police Commission (CPC), which approved it but added limitations the division says would hinder effective operational use — for example, restrictions on using drones to monitor crowds. Chief Todd said the…
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