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Unmanned Aerial Systems (Drones) <br />Item #15 <br />Santa Ana Police Department <br />February 3, 2026 <br />Slide 23 <br />Authorized Uses <br />Policy Section 606.6.1 (Authorized UAS Flight Types) states: <br />•Incident documentation/diagramming <br />•Field operations support <br />•Investigative support <br />•Searches for missing persons <br />•Search and rescue <br />•Explosive device investigation support <br />•Illegal fireworks deterrence and enforcement <br />•Firefighting/Investigation support <br />•Tactical operation support <br />•Disaster/mass casualty response support <br />•Event planning and management <br />•Training: This policy authorizes the use of the UAS for regular and ongoing training <br />is required for all UAS Unit personnel who perform in the role of UAS Pilot. <br />•Drone as a First Responder <br />•Any incident where the UAS will provide enhanced safety to the Community or <br />responding members without compromising the Community's privacy rights and <br />with the authorization of an Incident Commander, Watch Commander, or the UAS <br />Commander