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Santa Ana Police Department <br /> Santa Ana PD Policy Manual <br /> Unmanned Aerial System <br /> (e) Ensuring that the UAS safety officer receives the proper training to fulfill the duties <br /> of this role. <br /> 606.4.3 UAS PILOTS <br /> (a) To be considered for selection as a UAS pilot, applicants must be in good standing <br /> with the Santa Ana Police Department and meet any other standards required by the <br /> UAS Commander. <br /> (b) A UAS pilot's primary duty is the safe and effective operation of the Santa Ana Police <br /> Department's UAS in accordance with the manufacturer's approved flight manual, FAA <br /> regulations, and agency procedures. Pilots must remain knowledgeable of applicable <br /> FAA regulations, the UAS manufacturer's flight manual, and Department policy. <br /> (c) Pilots must maintain a valid FAA Part 107 certificate. <br /> (d) To fly a flight (other than flights required for initial training or currency), pilots must <br /> have completed department-required UAS training, as may be modified from time to <br /> time, including three (3) UAS currency events, within the previous 90 days. Currency <br /> events include landings, takeoffs, and simulator flights. <br /> (e) Night flight requirements are the same as those in subsection (d), but the currency <br /> events must be completed at night. A simulator may not be used to complete night <br /> currency. <br /> (f) UAS pilots may be removed from the UAS Unit and/or flight status at any time by the <br /> UAS Unit Commander for reasons determined by the UAS Unit Commander. These <br /> reasons may include, but are not limited to, performance, proficiency, and the like. <br /> 606.4.4 UAS FLIGHT SAFETY OFFICER <br /> Safety is the responsibility of all UAS Unit members. A UAS unit member may be designated <br /> as the UAS flight safety officer. The position will be in addition to other duties. The flight safety <br /> officer's duties may include: <br /> (a) To copy and circulate pertinent safety information. <br /> (b) Assist the sergeant in debriefing training sessions with an emphasis on safety <br /> concerns. <br /> (c) Periodically preparing a bulletin that contains reported safety-related problems and <br /> corrective actions taken. If there were any in-flight problems, the proper procedures <br /> for handling that problem will be discussed. <br /> 606.5 DRONE AS A FIRST RESPONDER (DFR) UNIT PERSONNEL <br /> This policy authorizes the use of UAS as a DFR to assist first responders in the course of their <br /> duties to increase safety, reduce the risk of injury to officers, suspects, and bystanders, and <br /> increase the likelihood of bringing incidents to successful resolutions. General examples of such <br /> use include: responding to calls for service, providing overwatch, assisting with directed (specific <br /> purpose) patrol efforts, and assisting field personnel in the performance of their duties. The DFR <br /> Pilots can authorize the use of the UAS in this capacity on established DFR shifts. <br /> (li¢�yroA ptg6i[LC 2026/01/05,All Rights Reserved. ***DRAFII5* 58 Unmanned Aerial� 2026 <br /> `�'u�lished'w`ii permission by Santa Ana Police Department <br />