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WSP’s pilot program for UAVs in 2017 was so successful that it became a full-scale operation, particularly after the Amtrak derailment on I-5 in DuPont, where drones significantly reduced the time needed to measure and document the scene.

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As Washington State continues to expand its funding for law enforcement drones, the debate between public safety and privacy concerns persists. While UAVs have proven to be valuable tools in reducing road closure times and aiding in search and rescue missions, the ACLU emphasizes the need for strong privacy policies and regulations to protect citizens’ rights.

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The Washington State Patrol (WSP) had the biggest drone fleet of any agency in the country in 2019, according to an Oregon Public Broadcasting article. However, Lieutenant Ryan Durbin stated that while WSP was an early adopter, their fleet hasn’t significantly expanded since then, and corresponding agencies in states like New York and Texas now have larger fleets.

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To receive funding, police departments must submit a request for specific vehicle pursuit technology, a detailed budget, a training plan, and a specific plan for implementation, use, and effectiveness reporting.

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However, WSP’s Lieutenant Durbin noted that measures are in place to address these concerns, such as requiring law enforcement to obtain a search warrant for operations that may infringe on someone’s expectation of privacy.

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While officers emphasize the importance of UAVs in improving public safety, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) raises concerns about the cost to privacy. Tee Sannon, technology policy program director at the Washington branch of the ACLU, stated that “drones supercharge government surveillance by enabling the government to cheaply and easily see into areas where privacy is expected.”

Washington State, one of the earliest and largest adopters of law enforcement drones, is allocating additional funding for vehicle-tracking technologies, including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The Washington State Department of Commerce has reportedly set aside $1.43 million for proposals, with the first round of grants funding 15 new UAVs for law enforcement agencies across the state.

Despite WSP’s expansive fleet, the distribution of UAVs across state law enforcement agencies in Washington varies. The newly-announced drone funding is aimed at local agencies for vehicle pursuit technology, but the drones can be used for other purposes as well, such as Search and Rescue missions and providing additional perspectives during Police operations.

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