Stockton Police Department to Use Drones Despite Community Concerns

Stockton Police Department to use drones despite community concerns

Stockton City Council approved the purchase of six Flock drones for the police department, raising concerns about data privacy among community members.

Stockton approves $3.15M police drone program despite public opposition

The Stockton City Council voted 7-0 Tuesday to approve a $3.15 million expansion of its contract with Flock Safety, adding a police drone response system, despite more than an hour of public opposition centered on privacy, immigration enforcement and government surveillance. The vote authorizes an amendment to the city’s agreement with Flock Group Inc., allowing the addition of a “Drone as First Responder” platform and extending the contract thr…