Milwaukee Police present new drone policy to FPC, emphasize safety limits and data retention

Mar 20, 2025

Milwaukee Police Department outlined a new standard operating instruction for use of unmanned aerial systems, saying drones will be used for life‑safety, event management and investigative support, will not be armed and will follow body‑worn camera retention rules.

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The Milwaukee Police Department presented a new standard operating instruction for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to the Fire and Police Commission on March 20, outlining where and how drones would be deployed and how footage will be stored.

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