Where is the video and photos taken by the UAS stored?

All video and photo evidence taken during any UAS mission is stored in the same manner and location as Body Worn Camera (BWC) video and other investigative evidence. MPPD utilizes a private “cloud” service, to store all digital evidence. The service is authorized and certified under both state and federal regulations for the security and protection of confidential information and is available only for official law enforcement purposes. Evidence is stored and saved for a limited time, unless it is categorized as evidence in an actual crime or formal investigation. Then it is stored for a period of time consistent with all other evidence related to that incident/investigation.

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1. What is a drone or UAS?
2. Where is the video and photos taken by the UAS stored?
3. Who has access to the video and photos?
4. How is my privacy protected?
5. Can foreign countries gain access to MPPD’s drone data or information through a drone’s built-in software?
6. What training do UAS pilots undergo?
7. What rules and regulations must MPPD’s UAS pilots follow?
8. Why does MPPD use UAS rather than helicopters?
9. When does the Monterey Park Police Department use UAS (drones)?
10. For more FAQs related to UAS, please visit the Federal Aviation Administration’s FAQ page.
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