NEW LAW ENFORCEMENT TOOLS CREATE OPPORTUNITIES AND RISKS FOR LOCAL AGENCIES
by Toni A. Otokunrin on April 27, 2026
posted in Law Enforcement, Municipal Law, Public Records Act, Recent Court Decisions,
Agencies are increasingly adopting law enforcement technology that increases the efficiency, transparency and safety of investigations. However, these technologies also create time consuming and costly burdens. Police departments have begun using tools like body-worn cameras, license plate peaders (LPRs) and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs or drones), which provide important advantages. These tools allow distanced assessments to ensure the appropriate resources are dispatched and increase investigation efficiency. These tools also create records which implicate the California Public Records Act ... Continue Reading
