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LAPD oversight board approves $2.1M donation to expand drone program 18 février 2026 à 04:59

LAPD oversight board approves $2.1M donation to expand drone program

Par : Ariel Zilber

18 février 2026 à 04:59

The LADP's pilot program, which sends drones to 911 calls before officers arrive, was bolstered by the $2.1 million gift from LA Police Foundation.

Police drone surveillance operated by officers

The Los Angeles Police Commission approved a $2.1 million donation to expand the LAPD’s “Drone as First Responder” program.

The drone expansion moves forward as Los Angeles faces a projected $1 billion budget deficit. Mayor Karen Bass is pictured.

LAPD’s drone program sends unmanned aircraft to 911 calls before officers arrive on scene.

LAPD currently fields about 8,700 officers — roughly 3,300 fewer than Chief Jim McDonnell says the department needs.