No drones for LAPD

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Dear Los Angeles Police Commission,

I’m writing to urge you to vote no on the LAPD’s proposal to use a drone.

Angelenos have continued to vehemently reject the use of Drones by law enforcement. On Thursday September 28th, the LA Sheriff’s Civilian Oversight Commission passed a motion demanding the Sheriff’s Department permanently ground the use of its Drone. LAPD has held four community meetings to “seek community feedback.” At each of the four community meetings the overwhelming response was NO to LAPD’s Drone use. People voiced strong distrust of LAPD, concerns about mission creep, and a history of trauma and violence at the hands of LAPD. The use of Drones by the LAPD signifies a giant step toward the escalating militarization of local law enforcement further normalizing continued violations of human rights of our communities.

As a police commission appointed by the Mayor, you are tasked with representing the community’s voice. In that regard the community agrees: #NoDronesLA. Please vote NO on this proposal.

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No drones for LAPD

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) wants to add a drone to its already militarized police arsenal.

Right now the LAPD is proposing a plan that would allow them to operate a drone as part of a 1-year pilot program. As we’ve seen countless times before, these pilot programs are just a way for the LAPD to get their foot in the door with new surveillance technology before rapidly expanding its use. But the Los Angeles Police Commission - the civilian body that oversees the LAPD - has the power to stop it. And thanks to local groups like the Stop LAPD Spying Coalition, public outrage against LAPD’s plan is growing.

The LA Police Commission is accepting public comments until October 16th. Let’s make sure no drones are used to spy on our communities.