Washington, DC (Metropolitan Police Department) — MPD Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program (General Order 803.09)
Washington, DC (Metropolitan Police Department) · MPD Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program (General Order 803.09)
The DC Metropolitan Police Department launched its UAS program in June 2024 under General Order 803.09, prohibiting facial recognition and weaponization and barring targeting based on protected characteristics.
Technical detail
The DC Metropolitan Police Department launched its UAS program in June 2024 under General Order 803.09, prohibiting facial recognition and weaponization and barring targeting based on protected characteristics.
Who is protected: People subject to this body's AI/surveillance systems.
Who must comply: Washington, DC (Metropolitan Police Department)
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Washington, DC (Metropolitan Police Department) |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2024-06-01 |
| Citation | MPD Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program (General Order 803.09) |
| Topics | police and surveillance AI · facial recognition · consumer data privacy · government use of AI · AI disclosure and transparency |
| Last verified | 2026-07-01 |
| Official source | Drones and Unmanned Aircraft Systems | mpdc ↗ |
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