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Additionally, this Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL) May 31, 2019 podcast on Policing & Drones features Pullman Police Chief Gary Jenkins.

Organized retail theft has risen sharply in recent years, and federal and state grant initiatives can be crucial in combating this threat By Samantha Dorm for Police1.com Organized retail theft — also known as organized retail crime (or ORC) — has seen a significant spike in the past several [...]

Pullman’s program was also recognized by the Alliance for Innovation for their use of UAVs in local government program areas beyond law enforcement. Multi-use programs that showcase the value of UAVs for purposes beyond law enforcement, such as public works (infrastructure inspection), fire (incident command), land use planning (aerial views of land use proposals), and GIS (data capture), show promise in gaining overall public support and acceptance for UAV programs, and it doesn’t hurt to have cross-departmental program support as well.

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Two programs in Washington, one in the City of Pullman and the other in the City of Tukwila, offer several valuable insights and promising practices for successful UAV program implementation and deployment.

The 2024 COPS Hiring Program is a competitive grant program designed to provide funds directly to law enforcement agencies to hire new or rehire existing career law enforcement officers to increase their community policing capacity and crime prevention efforts. Anticipated outcomes of the CHP program awards include engagement in [...]

UAV programs hold strong promise for use in several local government program areas but the implementation of new programs presents complex challenges (e.g., compliance with extensive federal regulations and requirements) and potential roadblocks (e.g., public concerns over issues like privacy rights) that must be addressed.

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Pullman’s police UAS program is being used for search & rescue, traffic coordination, outdoor crime scene and traffic collision documentation, tactical deployment (SWAT), and other law enforcement purposes. The police department is also participating with Washington State University in a research project examining the use of drones in law enforcement. The department teamed up WSU to hold a series of community meetings to introduce the program and receive public input.

One of the keys to the successful implementation of law enforcement UAV programs centers on how public concerns over privacy rights are addressed both before and after a new program is launched.

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Tukwila’s deployment strategies were based on techniques and recommendations gathered from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) office, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the Washington State Office of Privacy Protections.

Law enforcement faces major funding challenges for drones due to existing policies by key agencies like DOJ and FEMA By Samantha Dorm for Police1.com The question, raised by House Speaker Mike Johnson to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, of whether drones were utilized during a recent event where former President Trump was shot in [...]

Each week I scan the web for information about promising practices from a variety of local government think-tanks, professional organizations, news media, academia, and other related sources, to share with MRSC’s Insight Blog and e-newsletter readers. This post highlights promising practices in the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, for law enforcement and other purposes.

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While UAVs are commonly referred to as drones, some local government agencies are purposely avoiding this term in favor of “UAV” or other similar terms, to avoid the connotations associated with the use of weaponized military drones.

The City of Pullman recently received an Outstanding Achievement in Local Government Innovation Award from the Alliance for Innovation for its police department’s Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) program.

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Promising practices adopted in Tukwila’s UAV program included a proactive citizen engagement and communications process describing the benefits of the UAV program and explaining how these tools will and will not be used (prior to roll-out) and the adoption of a comprehensive policy (included in the links below) that establishes clear limits on the use of UAVs, documentation of operations, and abuse prevention and accountability measures, as the program has gotten underway.

In recent years UAV capabilities have been increasing rapidly while at the same time costs have been decreasing, making them more attractive for local governments. While many jurisdictions may begin with law enforcement-related applications, drones can be used in a variety of other service areas including public works, fire, planning, and more.

The Justice Department’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) today announced that it has awarded over $600 million in grant funding to law enforcement agencies and stakeholders across the country. This funding will go to support a wide range of efforts, from hiring new law enforcement officers [...]

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