Summary
The city is spending $701,000 to station six police drones on rooftops that can launch automatically to 911 calls, arriving before deputies. Supporters say it will cut response times and keep officers safer; critics want the written operating policies made public and vetted by the community before money is spent.
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Last discussed Aug 25, 2026.
Impact analysis
$701,000 from the city's General Fund reserves in FY 2026-27, with Camarillo covering 40% of pilot costs.
Residents calling 911 get faster police response, and deputies get real-time information before arriving on scene.
Privacy advocates worry residents could be swept into data collection if policies or leadership change without public guardrails.
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