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Action potential – Brief electrical event typically generated in the axon that signals the neuron as 'active'. An action potential travels the length of the axon and causes release of neurotransmitter into the synapse. The action potential and consequent transmitter release allow the neuron to communicate with other neurons.

Pilots in the Salt Lake City Police Drone Program are trained higher than the FAA minimum standards. Every officer involved in the program has a pilot license with a small unmanned aircraft rating or higher. This license is commonly known as the Part 107. It is the minimum standard required by the FAA for commercial use of an unmanned aircraft system.

At no point will we use an unmanned aircraft for random surveillance of any private property. We use drones to assist with police related operations where an unmanned aircraft can provide efficiency, safety.

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In addition to the formal training needed to meet the FAA Part 107 licensing requirements, the Salt Lake City Police Department utilizes NIST UAS Testing as well as standards we created for common call types. NIST is formally known as the National Institute of Standards and Testing. They create standards for many industries including unmanned aircraft systems.

The axon (tree roots) is the output structure of the neuron; when a neuron wants to talk to another neuron, it sends an electrical message called an action potential throughout the entire axon. The soma (tree trunk) is where the nucleus lies, where the neuron’s DNA is housed, and where proteins are made to be transported throughout the axon and dendrites.

We are happy to speak with anyone who has questions about our program and sincerely encourage this open dialog. There are many misconceptions about unmanned aircraft and with any new technology there are also many opportunities to improve and refine their use. Unmanned aircraft are no different and by continuing to partner with the community while remaining transparent, this program will constantly improve. Please feel free to contact us through email at uas@slcgov.com and a member of the team will get back to you.

The Salt Lake City Police Department reached out to various community stake holders before creating this formal program. Suggestions and concerns were taken seriously, and we are proud to say that our program design is structed in a way that addressed community questions and maximized ability.

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We require that every pilot maintain proficiency in operating each aircraft, understanding the National Airspace System, policy and current laws.  In addition, we conduct regular training to test skill levels and improve our ability to operate unmanned aircraft in a manner that maximizes safety and community trust.

If you wish to file a complaint about the UAS Team or a specific member of the team, you can contact our Internal Affairs Division through this link.

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Typical calls that our team respond to are vehicle accidents with serious or fatal injuries, foot pursuits, crime scene reconstruction, missing children and adults, SWAT incidents, suspicious packages, and other life safety matters.

The mission of the Salt Lake City Police Drone Program is it to provide airborne support to police operations in a safe, responsible, and transparent manner. We strive to reduce response times, deescalate dangerous situations and increase the quality of life for Salt Lake City residents and visitors.

Neurons (also called neurones or nerve cells) are the fundamental units of the brain and nervous system, the cells responsible for receiving sensory input from the external world, for sending motor commands to our muscles, and for transforming and relaying the electrical signals at every step in between. More than that, their interactions define who we are as people. Having said that, our roughly 100 billion neurons do interact closely with other cell types, broadly classified as glia (these may actually outnumber neurons, although it’s not really known).

We look froward to engaging with the community during public outreach events throughout the year. These opportunities to meet face to face with us are a great time to see the unmanned aircraft in operation as well as get to know the officers serving your community. We welcome you to join us at any of these events. Please check our website and media outreach for details on upcoming events.

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A useful analogy is to think of a neuron as a tree. A neuron has three main parts: dendrites, an axon, and a cell body or soma (see image below), which can be represented as the branches, roots and trunk of a tree, respectively. A dendrite (tree branch) is where a neuron receives input from other cells. Dendrites branch as they move towards their tips, just like tree branches do, and they even have leaf-like structures on them called spines.

The Salt Lake City Police Drone Program officially began in the Summer of 2022. We conducted years of research into best practices, transparency models and privacy concerns prior to purchasing drones. After working with our community partners and creating policies that match the values of the Salt Lake City Police Department, we purchased drones to start our initial fleet.

Dendrite – The receiving part of the neuron. Dendrites receive synaptic inputs from axons, with the sum total of dendritic inputs determining whether the neuron will fire an action potential.

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The department presently has 26 pilots/officers who are licensed through the FAA.  These pilots work various schedules to maximize the availability of this valuable resource.

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Another step we are taking is providing a phone number and email where anyone who has questions or concerns can contact a member of the UAS Team. We are happy to talk with the community and help alleviate any concerns while also showing the value that unmanned aircraft systems provide.

Police departments across the country have successfully used drones for nearly a decade. During this time, they have helped save lives, deescalate dangerous situations and increase efficiency. We created our program after carefully watching this emerging technology and discovering how we can use it in a manner that protects the privacy rights of our residents and guests.

Axon – The long, thin structure in which action potentials are generated; the transmitting part of the neuron. After initiation, action potentials travel down axons to cause release of neurotransmitter.

At no point does our UAS Team monitor peaceful protests or conduct random flights over private property for proactive purposes; all flights have a public safety nexus.

There are different types of neurons, both in the brain and the spinal cord. They are generally divided according to where they orginate, where they project to and which neurotransmitters they use.

Our current fleet has a variety of aircraft with capabilities such as indoors flight, 3D models, spotlights, speakers, and thermal imaging. These tools help us document crimes scenes, find missing people and many other tasks

Our department strives to maintain transparency and foster trust with the community. One step we are taking to facilitate transparency is creating a public facing dashboard of incidents where we have used an unmanned aircraft system. This dashboard will include a case number, approximate location, and a brief description of the event that prompted the need for an unmanned aircraft.  Additional details are available through the GRAMA request process which is easy to complete through this link. This flight dashboard will be available here soon.