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Oakland ad hoc hears drone-privacy concerns, OPD cites policy banning sharing with ICE
Summary
During the ad hoc, a speaker cited Oakland ordinance 9.65 and California AB 481 and raised concerns about drone data being used for immigration enforcement; an OPD official said policy 4.15 prohibits using drones to assist ICE or HSI investigations.
Members of Oakland's ad hoc on militarized equipment discussed drone privacy and the legal framework that shapes the commission's review.
A participant identified as Jennifer reminded the ad hoc that two legal texts frame the work: Oakland municipal ordinance 9.65 (which sets local review requirements) and California AB 481 (state law that also affects review obligations).…
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