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Sheriff reports 137% rise in drone use; board accepts AB 481 military equipment report
Summary
Sheriff outlined a large increase in drone deployments and described equipment listed under AB 481; the board voted to accept the annual AB 481 report and renew the military equipment use policy ordinance.
Sheriff Derpsky told the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 7 that the county's use of aerial drones increased by 137% over the past year and that drones are being used routinely as a less‑lethal information and tactical tool.
“There's an incredible increase in drone usage of 137% over the last year,” Sheriff Derpsky said during the board discussion required by Assembly Bill 481. He said the department operates roughly 35 aerial drones and also maintains a small number of ground robots for the bomb…
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