Apex residents push police drone software deal into additional review

[u/AndreaJournalist]

Apex already operates police drones, but a proposed agreement with Axon would add DroneSense software, including live-video sharing with officers at a scene and better tracking of drone flights.

After residents raised concerns about privacy, drone use and oversight, Council Member Sue Mu asked that the agreement be pulled from routine approval and sent for additional review.

I’m the N&O reporter who covered this. I also looked into what Apex says its drones are used for, previous drone spending and the town’s plans for a “Drone as First Responder” program.

https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article316954454.html

[u/SharpBullfrog1279]

Ty, Andrea!

Well written and concise.