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Feb. 2, 2026 <br /> Hello Madam Mayor & City Council members, <br /> My name is Tammy Frias and I'm the elected President of the <br /> Sandpointe Neighborhood Association. <br /> The majority of the Sandpointe Neighborhood supports the proposed <br /> Drone Program. <br /> have spoken to various city leaders in some of the other cities in Orange <br /> County where they already have the drone program up and running, & <br /> all I've heard is rave reviews, and that it is a "Game Changer" in fighting <br /> not only crimes, but "Silver Alerts" as well. <br /> The drones can reach the area in question in a matter of minutes versus an <br /> officer in a patrol car or motorcycle that is subject to traffic slowing them <br /> down. <br /> They are also equipped with special thermal sensors, & spotlights, to help <br /> locate an individual/individuals in low light or foggy areas, and have loud <br /> speaker capability. <br /> All extras that are needed for real time intelligence with an aerial <br /> perspective. <br /> Drones can also capture high resolution images providing better <br /> intelligence /evidence for prosecutors. <br /> It is my belief that these drones will prove very valuable in our war against <br /> illegal fireworks in this city! <br /> They will also be beneficial is burglaries in progress, porch pirates, <br /> crimes in the parks, hard to reach areas like crimes in the flood control <br /> channel, lost children or seniors, as well as in <br /> "Disaster Response" assessing damage after an earthquake or fire. <br /> Please vote yes to approve Item #15 "Drone Program" <br /> for the city of Santa Ana. <br /> Thank-you for your time... .... <br />