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Coverage dated October 15, 2026

San Francisco Police Commission meets over drone-related privacy issues

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By Andrea Nakano It was a heated San Francisco Police Commission meeting Wednesday night, as people debated the issue of drones. In 2024, San Franciscans passed Proposition E to allow the police department to use drones. Now, the commission is trying to draft a policy on when and how they are used.

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  1. KTVU San Francisco

    New San Francisco police drone guidelines don't protect privacy enough, some say (opens KTVU San Francisco)

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    San Francisco 's Police Commission voted on Wednesday to approve new rules governing the use of police drones, but some say the new rules don't go far enough to protect San Franciscans' privacy. Commissioners met at City Hall and approved the rules, which say drones can be used when a public safety …

  2. KION Central Coast

    San Francisco police commission vote on privacy issues related to drone usage (opens KION Central Coast)

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    Andrea Nakano reports.

  3. KION Central Coast

    San Francisco Police Commission meets over drone-related privacy issues (opens KION Central Coast)

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    KION Central Coast's feed description

    By Andrea Nakano It was a heated San Francisco Police Commission meeting Wednesday night, as people debated the issue of drones. In 2024, San Franciscans passed Proposition E to allow the police department to use drones. Now, the commission is trying to draft a policy on when and how they are used.

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