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Assembly postpones APD drone report after members identify missing data
Summary
Members voted to postpone accepting the APD unmanned aircraft (drone) report until Sept. 15 after staff acknowledged prior-year reports were not filed correctly and additional detail (warrants, purpose, evidence disposition) was requested.
The Assembly postponed acceptance of the annual unmanned aircraft (UAS) report after members pointed out gaps and asked for clarifications. Member McCormick and others said earlier-year drone reports (2023—25) were not available in the agendas portal; administration staff acknowledged the reports had not been processed through the AIM system as required and committed to recirculate a complete, amended report.
Members requested explicit explanations for the shorthand category "search" used in the log, a breakdown of warrant-supported activity versus other justifications, and the final disposition of any evidence collected. The Assembly agreed to continue the item to Sept. 15 so staff can publish the full spreadsheet and answer these questions.
Why it matters: The toolset for UAS operations raises oversight questions about warrantless searches, evidence retention and reporting compliance; the Assembly sought the missing records to ensure compliance with municipal code.
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