Chula Vista, CA — Chula Vista Police Department Drone as First Responder (DFR) Program and UAS Policy
Chula Vista, CA · Chula Vista Police Department Drone as First Responder (DFR) Program and UAS Policy
Chula Vista PD launched the nation's first Drone as First Responder program in 2018, deploying drones to 911 calls under a policy that bars recording where people have a reasonable expectation of privacy absent a warrant or emergency.
Technical detail
Chula Vista PD launched the nation's first Drone as First Responder program in 2018, deploying drones to 911 calls under a policy that bars recording where people have a reasonable expectation of privacy absent a warrant or emergency.
Who is protected: People subject to this body's AI/surveillance systems.
Who must comply: Chula Vista, CA
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Chula Vista, CA |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2018-10-01 |
| Citation | Chula Vista Police Department Drone as First Responder (DFR) Program and UAS Policy |
| Topics | police and surveillance AI · consumer data privacy · government use of AI · AI disclosure and transparency |
| Last verified | 2026-07-01 |
| Official source | Drone as First Responder Programs Are Swarming Across the United States (EFF) ↗ |
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