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Riverside outlines drone enforcement pilot for illegal fireworks; staff emphasize privacy safeguards
Summary
City staff briefed the council on a drone pilot to detect illegal fireworks, citing a one‑time $86,000 appropriation for equipment and training, and described policies intended to limit flights to public areas and avoid intrusive surveillance.
City staff told the Riverside City Council that the city will deploy certified drone teams to monitor and deter illegal fireworks this Fourth of July weekend and as part of an ongoing enforcement pilot tied to the city’s social‑gatherings ordinance.
The presentation described a one‑time supplemental appropriation of about $86,000 for new drone technology and implementation costs. Staff said the program will use certified commercial pilots and trained visual observers, operate under the municipal…
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