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San Gabriel approves $28,108 purchase to start police drone program
Summary
The City Council voted 5-0 to authorize a police unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) program, approving a $28,108 purchase, training for eight officers and ongoing annual costs estimated at about $10,000.
The San Gabriel City Council on May 13 approved a resolution authorizing the purchase of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) equipment and related training and software for a total first-year cost of $28,108, aimed at expanding police aerial surveillance and incident response capabilities. The measure passed 5-0.
City officials said the program is intended to improve officer safety, speed response to active incidents and provide real-time situational awareness at large public events. The council’s vote authorizes purchase of two drones (a Matrice 4 configuration) along with operator training, licensing and software, and funds the initial warranty and parts coverage included in the vendor package.
San Gabriel Police staff and officers described use cases for the technology in patrol and investigations. Detective Chris Laffey said a UAV “reduces risk by providing aerial…
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