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Mayor outlines LASD drone pilot trade-offs, cites privacy concerns and emergency uses
Summary
Mayor Paseo described potential participation in a Los Angeles County Sheriff's drone pilot program, saying drones could help locate off-road suspects and respond quickly to fires but raising privacy and oversight concerns that the city wants addressed before moving forward.
Mayor Paseo said the city is considering participating in an LASD drone pilot program and acknowledged both operational benefits and privacy concerns.
He described use cases such as locating a motorcycle or dirt bike in remote preserve areas where deputies cannot safely pursue on foot, and rapidly deploying drones to respond to fires or incidents in remote terrain. "Having a drone, making sure that we can fly it over that to find that person is important," he said.
At the same time, the mayor said the city is mindful of privacy and possible misuse, and that the city wants to institute safeguards to address those risks before adopting the program. No final agreement or oversight framework was announced on air.
