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Deputy Chief Andrade explained different scenarios relating to termination point of <br /> pursuits regarding use of force when needed. <br /> Commissioner Gawronski asked whether SAPD has their own helicopter to use <br /> during pursuits, where these helicopters are held, and how many are available. <br /> Deputy Chief Andrade stated SAPD obtains police helicopter services from the <br /> Orange County Sheriff's Department, which operates four helicopters, and <br /> explained the factors considered when deploying helicopters during pursuits. <br /> Commander Weber stated helicopters are held at John Wayne Airport and <br /> explained the process behind using air support during pursuits. <br /> Vice Chair Castillo Laughton asked whether SAPD collaborates with news station <br /> helicopters during pursuits and how the Department coordinates with other <br /> agencies if no helicopters are available, and requested data on the use of force <br /> employed to end pursuits over the past five years. <br /> Commander Weber confirmed SAPD does not collaborate with news agencies <br /> during pursuits. <br /> Deputy Chief Andrade stated use of force to end pursuits is not common. <br /> Chair Carpenter asked regarding the potential effects of not pursuing individuals <br /> and requested more information on policies regarding pursuits involving vehicles <br /> with children. <br /> Commander Weber explained the necessity behind pursuits and the discretionary <br /> factors dealing with children within vehicles during pursuits. <br /> Vice Chair Castillo Laughton inquired regarding drone use during pursuits and how <br /> many drones are to be obtained for the department. <br /> Deputy Chief Andrade explained the possible instances drone use could be <br /> beneficial and stated the department is looking into how many drones are to be <br /> obtained. <br /> Commissioner Perea requested clarification regarding the purchase of drones in <br /> the military budget proposal. <br /> Deputy City Manager Sylvia Vazquez confirmed there has not been any budget <br /> approval or proposal presented to City Council regarding drone policies, <br /> procedures, and implementations. <br /> Commissioner Vega asked whether a warning system could be sent to those within <br /> the area of a high-speed pursuit taking place. <br /> Deputy Chief Andrade explained sending alerts during pursuits would be difficult <br /> due to high-speed pursuits happening so quickly. <br /> POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION 5 �^ OCTOBER 9, 2025 <br />