SB 647

Use of unmanned aircraft systems by law-enforcement officers; search warrants. Expedites the issuance of a search warrant for unmanned aircraft systems by law-enforcement officers upon a finding of reasonable and probable cause by an authorized judicial official as defined in the bill. The bill permits the use of unmanned aircraft systems without a search warrant when law enforcement is surveying the scene of a crime or to respond to a public safety call for service, to locate a person when such person has fled the offense location during the initial response to an incident, or to provide real-time aerial observation to increase on-scene safety and security, deliver essential supplies, and provide enhanced communication for emergency personnel in response to emergency calls. The bill also authorizes the use of unmanned aircraft systems by law enforcement during large gatherings, demonstrations, disturbances, or other such events in the public domain to aid in maintaining the safety and security of event attendees and members of the public.