SDPD Technology Community Meeting

SDPD uses various technologies to assist in providing public safety services to all San Diego communities. 

The technologies being presented include:

• External Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) Data – Allow other law enforcement agencies and private entities to share ALPR data with SDPD. It increases SDPD’s ability to generate investigative leads, improve situational awareness, locate vehicles associated with criminal activity, connect series-related crimes and respond more effectively to threats.
• Community Data Sharing – Allow private and public entities to voluntarily provide their data to the SDPD during police calls for service, critical incidents and investigations. Access is granted voluntarily and can be revoked at any time for any reason. 
• Counter Unmanned Aerial System (CUAS) – Allow SDPD to detect illegal and unauthorized drone operations to enhance the safety and security of the airspace and on the ground for first responders and for the general public. CUAS will enhance anti-terrorism capabilities at mass gatherings and prevent disruptions to aviation-based firefighting operations for brush and neighborhood fires.
• Drone as First Responder (DFR) – Allow SDPD to launch a Drone as First Responder (DFR) Program to gather and transmit real-time information from incident scenes. DFR is already widely used by departments locally and throughout the country to improve public safety response by delivering timely situational awareness, enabling informed decisions and ensuring resources are deployed effectively.
• Smart Glasses – Allow SDPD officers to use Smart Glasses to take photos and videos hands-free during special operations and training. These glasses will be used to help with tactical planning, safety, and training evaluations.
• Underwater Remote Operated Vehicle (UROV) – Allow SDPD to use a remotely operated vehicle to capture real-time video and photos underwater for search and rescue, disaster response, and crime scene evidence collection. This will help secure large maritime events against potential threats, support diving teams during dangerous recovery missions, and assist with internal training.

The community meeting to solicit feedback will consist of one location serving as the hub for the main presentation on the technologies, with eight other locations throughout the City simulcasting the presentation and allowing in-person attendance and public comment.

In addition to the in-person meeting in all nine City Council Districts, SDPD will post a recording of the presentation to its technology website. Online public comment for the technologies will be accepted until 5 p.m. on July 29 at sandiego.gov/police/technology.

Community members are encouraged to review the Use Policies and supporting materials prior to attending the community meeting. 

The simulcast meeting on July 22 will occur at each of the following locations. Any updates or changes to locations will be posted on the SDPD website.