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Police drone surveillance is on the rise in Californian city, raising privacy concerns
Chula Vista police scrutinized for their drone program, raising privacy concerns in vulnerable California communities.
WIRED’s investigation also revealed that Chula Vista police have regularly deployed drones in response to hundreds of 911 calls involving relatively minor issues, such as suspicious behavior, loud music, public intoxication, vandalism, and shoplifting. “CVPD policy prohibits drone operators from intentionally recording or transmitting images of any location where a person would have a reasonable expectation of privacy, such as inside private buildings, except where authorized by a warrant issued by a judge or in emergency situations.” As the FAA moves toward further loosening restrictions on drone operations, the challenge now for communities and policymakers will be to balance the benefits of technology with the need to protect civil liberties and ensure equitable treatment under the law.
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