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Police chief seeks additional drones; staff say images alone can’t be used for citations

Little Rock City Board (agenda-setting meeting) · January 28, 2026

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Summary

Police Chief Eldon told the board the department wants more drones to maintain operational coverage. Staff and the city attorney said current law generally prevents drone or camera images from being the sole basis for a citation; footage can be used to locate violations and then cite on a later date.

The Little Rock Police Department requested approval to add drones to its fleet to ensure coverage when units are down for maintenance. Police Chief Eldon said the department currently operates eight drones that are assigned to different shifts and used for missing-person searches, crash-scene photography…

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