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Workshop highlights new drone, cybersecurity, genealogy and pill‑drop policies

Michigan City Board of Public Works and Safety · March 17, 2026
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Summary

Michigan City presenters described new or expanded policies covering drones and COA oversight, cybersecurity/CJIS data protections, forensic genetic genealogy, pill‑drop boxes and cash handling for a multijurisdictional drug task force.

Presenters used the March 16 workshop to walk the board through new policy sections addressing equipment, data security and investigative tools.

On unmanned aircraft, Agency official and Presenter explained the need for a Certificate of Authorization (COA) and a single certified operator to oversee operations and compliance with FAA and departmental standards. As one presenter put it: “the biggest thing for law enforcement is getting a COA set up,…

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