DuPage County Board approves tethered drone for sheriff after heated debate
After hours of public comment and board discussion over privacy and ICE concerns, the DuPage County Board approved a contract to purchase a tethered surveillance drone for the sheriff’s office with policy edits requiring compliance with Illinois’ Freedom from Drone Surveillance Act and referral of alleged violations to the state attorney general.
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The DuPage County Board voted to approve a contract for a tethered drone for the sheriff’s office after a lengthy debate over privacy, oversight and the potential for federal use.
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