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ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ALDERS OF THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN TO READ AND FILE A LETTER REQUESTING THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE HOLD A PUBLIC SAFETY WORKSHOP WITH THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND THE CHIEF OF POLICE ON THE USE OF DRONES AND STAR CHASE PROGRAMS IN THE NEW HAVEN POLICE DEPARTMENT.
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WHEREAS, both drones and the Star Chase programs are new technologies for the New Haven Police Department and;
WHEREAS, the Administration would request time from the Public Safety committee to allow a presentation on the intended use and prohibited practices of both technologies and;
WHEREAS, the Star Chase program would aid the department by helping to avoid the need of dangerous car pursuits and allowing for the safe apprehension of fleeing felony vehicles and;
WHEREAS, the drone program would reduce time on task and taxpayer costs for motor vehicle reconstruction, aid in the search for missing children and could be used in active shooter scenarios to limit interactions between officers and suspects, and quickly reduce threats to members of the public and;
WHEREAS, the workshop will allow a discussion with the Public Safety committee and with the Chief Administrative Officer and the New Haven Chief of Police who are seeking to implement to improve quality of life and increase public safety in our fair city;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED that THE BOARD OF ALDERs OF THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN read and file the letter requesting a public safety workshop on the use of drones and star chase programs in the new haven police department.