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FPC outlines 2026 audit plan: animals, drones, ALPR and resource use among top priorities
Summary
The Fire and Police Commission audit unit presented a proposed 2026 workplan that includes audits of animal-response calls, drone (airborne assessment) use, automated license-plate readers (ALPR), MPD and MFD resource deployment, and required audits under the Collins settlement agreement.
The Fire and Police Commission's audit unit presented a slate of 17 proposed audits for 2026 on Jan. 27, 2026, saying auditors will prioritize 12 required audits tied to the Collins settlement agreement and select at least five additional reviews covering policy and operational issues.
Audit manager Sean Ratclaw told commissioners the 2026 proposals include an animals audit to examine officer responses to animal calls, coordination with MATAC and the Department of Neighborhood Services, and use-of-force or euthanasia decisions. "We'll look into that also," Ratclaw said, adding the audit will review…
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