366 (UAS) Unmanned Aerial Systems

Question 1

What is the function of the UAS unit?

Answer 1

Oversee the usage of all Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) owned by JSO
conduct safe and efficient operations
follow safety guidelines FSS 934.50 and FAA regulations

Question 2

The UAS also Assist in the search, rescue, and recovery efforts associated with missing and/or endangered persons, disaster recovery efforts, authorized criminal investigations, any emergency operation deemed applicable by the __________

Answer 2

Assistant Chief of Special Operations

Question 3

Requests for UAS support for ___________ events should be made directly to the UAS Unit
supervisor in advance

Answer 3

preplanned

Question 4

The UAS Unit shall be called out 24-hours a day via the Investigative Police Emergency
Communications Officer (PECO) by a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_ _ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Answer 4

a commanding officer or higher authority

Question 5

The UAS Unit shall be called out 24-hours a day when:

Answer 5

a. UAS support is needed for emergency situations; or

b. A powered-on and flight-ready UAS is located.

Question 6

Requests for UAS support shall contain the following information:

Answer 6

a. Whether the UAS request is an emergency request;
b. The location of the search site as well as the incident command post;
c. A description of the person(s) or object(s) being searched for;
d. The location where the person(s) or object(s) were last seen;
e. The current weather conditions to include wind speed and precipitation;
f. The approximate height and density of the vegetation (e.g., trees, bushes, etc.) and the
presence of any obstructions (e.g., power lines, cranes, etc.) in the area to be searched;
and
g. If searching a body of water, the approximate depth and description of the body of
water.

Question 7

UAS shall only be used under acceptable _______ and ________ conditions so as not to
endanger persons, property, or equipment.

Answer 7

weather

safety

Question 8

If a search warrant is required to fly a UAS during a deployment who shall be responsible for obtaining the search warrant?

Answer 8

investigating officer or detective

NOT THE UAS OFFICER

Question 9

Digital recordings of images, sounds, and associated

data.

Answer 9

Digital Multimedia Evidence (DME)

Question 10

A request which requires the immediate response of UAS officers
where any unnecessary delay could result in loss of life, loss of property, flight from
apprehension, or decay of evidence significant to an investigation.

Answer 10

Emergency Request

Question 11

The federal authority that governs all air space in

the United States (U.S.).

Answer 11

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Question 12

A sworn JSO officer assigned to operate the UAS

Answer 12

Pilot-in-Command

Question 13

a. Oversees and coordinates the usage of the UAS during operations and training;
b. Has the responsibility for the operation and the safety of the UAS flight;
c. Has been designated as the pilot-in-command before or during the flight;
d. Holds a Part 107 Small Unmanned Aircraft License issued by the FAA under 14 CFR Part
107; and
e. On smaller, less complicated operations, the pilot-in-control and the pilot-in-command
can be the same person.

Answer 13

Pilot-in-Command

Question 14

A sworn JSO officer assigned to operate the UAS:

a. Exercises physical “hands-on” control over the UAS during flight;
b. Has been designated as the pilot-in-control before the UAS operation begins; and
c. Holds a Part 107 Small Unmanned Aircraft License issued by the FAA.

Answer 14

Pilot-in-Control

Question 15

A JSO member designated by the Assistant Chief of Special
Operations to coordinate UAS operations, training of UAS pilots and visual observers, the
maintenance and purchase of equipment, and the documentation of records.

Answer 15

UAS Operations Coordinator

Question 16

A sworn JSO officer who is assigned to operate the camera and
sensor payload on larger, complex operations.

Answer 16

UAS Sensor Operator

Question 17

Any unmanned rotary or fixed wing aircraft which is
owned, rented, leased or used by JSO. It is also known as a remotely piloted aircraft (RPA),
remotely operated vehicle (ROV), or drone, and is intended to navigate in the air without an
on-board pilot.

Answer 17

Unmanned Aerial System (UAS)

Question 18

UAS must be flown within visual-line-of-sight of the person operating
the aircraft.

Answer 18

Visual-Line-Of-Sight

Question 19

The FAA interprets this line of sight requirement to mean that:

Answer 19

a. The UAS must be visible at all times to the UAS pilot or visual observer; and
b. That the UAS pilot or visual observer must use his or her own natural vision (which
includes vision corrected by standard eyeglasses or contact lenses) to observe the UAS.

Question 20

A sworn JSO Officer assigned to assist the pilot-in-control during a UAS
flight and operation. The Visual Observer shall be designated by the pilot-in-command
before the UAS operation begins and will have the sole responsibility of visually observing
the UAS and communicating with the pilot-in-command and/or pilot-in-control about any
conditions which could create a hazard.

Answer 20

Visual Observer

Question 21

At the discretion of the _______ ________ __ _______ _____, UAS may be used for
training, public demonstrations, and other community relations purposes.

Answer 21

Assistant Chief of Special Operations

Question 22

Only officers designated by the ______ ______ __ _________ ________ are authorized to
operate UAS aircraft and UAS equipment owned or leased by JSO.

Answer 22

Assistant Chief of Special Operations

Question 23

all officers operating a UAS will be certified to do so

by the FAA through 14 CFR Part 107 Small Unmanned Aircraft License unless?

Answer 23

conducting training events,

Question 24

At a minimum, per FAA policy, no UAS will be flown unless there are at least ____ people
dedicated to the entirety of the flight: a pilot-in-command/Control and a Visual
Observer.

Answer 24

two

Question 25

UAS operations ______ ______ be recorded unless deemed necessary for evidentiary purposes
and/or training value.

Answer 25

will not

Question 26

Responsibilities at the Scene

the pilot-in-command shall

Answer 26

a. Be responsible for making all decisions regarding use of the UAS aircraft and UAS
equipment; and
b. Be authorized to refuse any UAS flight requests based on current meteorological
conditions, physiological conditions, or for any other reason that may affect the safety
of the flight.

Question 27

The visual observer ____ ____ be assigned any other duties not related to the direct
observation of the UAS and communicating these observations to the pilot-in-command
and/or the pilot-in-control.

Answer 27

will not

Question 28

Upon locating a UAS, an officer shall document the circumstances on an ______ ______ and
route the report to the _____ _____.

Answer 28

Incident Report

UAS Unit

Question 29

Unless otherwise instructed, officers shall treat found UAS as _________, ensuring they do not
turn the UAS on, remove the battery, or remove any storage card.

Answer 29

evidence

Question 30

If a found UAS appears to be powered on and flight-ready, the _____ _____ shall be
immediately notified via the Investigative PECO.

Answer 30

UAS unit

Question 31

The JSO UAS Unit, prior to deployment of any new UAS technology and at least ______ _ ______,
will conduct an inspection of its UAS policies and procedures relating to the collection, use,
retention, and dissemination of information obtained by UAS, to ensure that all citizen’s
privacy, civil rights and civil liberties are protected and policies are in compliance with
Federal and State laws. Any discrepancies discovered will be immediately reviewed and
addressed, to include the updating of policies and procedures.

Answer 31

once a year

Question 32

UAS may only be used when they are legally authorized and permitted by law. Any
investigative use involving the collection of evidence or other information must be
authorized by the courts through the issuance of a _____ ______ or meet one of the
exceptions listed in F.S.S. 934.50.

Answer 32

search warrant

Question 33

The following are the exceptions listed in F.S.S. 934.50 for allowing the use of a UAS for
the purpose of gathering evidence or other investigative information:

Answer 33

(1) To counter a high-risk of a terrorist attack by a specific individual or organization if
the United States Secretary of Homeland Security determines that credible
intelligence indicates that there is such a risk;
(2) If the law enforcement agency first obtains a search warrant signed by a judge
authorizing the use of a UAS; or
(3) If the law enforcement agency possesses reasonable suspicion that, under particular
circumstances, swift action is needed to prevent imminent danger to life or serious
damage to property, to forestall the imminent escape of a suspect or the
destruction of evidence, or to achieve purposes including, but not limited to,
facilitating the search for a missing person.

Question 34

Absent a search warrant or the exigent circumstances listed in F.S.S. 934.50, a UAS
equipped with an imaging device ____ ____ be used to record an image of privately
owned real property or of the owner, tenant, occupant, invitee, or licensee of such
property, with the intent to conduct surveillance on the individual or property captured
in the image in violation of such person’s reasonable expectation of privacy without his
or her written consent.

Answer 34

may not

Question 35

UAS Camera Video/Audio Recordings
All DME obtained by a UAS will be securely stored with access limited to _______ ________ only and in compliance with any applicable personally identifiable information
(PII) privacy laws.

Answer 35

authorized

personnel

Question 36

Any outside access to, or public records requests for DME obtained by a UAS must be
specifically authorized by the

Answer 36

Assistant Chief of Special Operations.

Question 37

Videos and/or photographs that may be evidence in any criminal investigation will be
retained and copies placed in the Property & Evidence Facility. Unless authorized by the
Supervisor of the UAS Unit, all other non-evidentiary digital media from UAS use will be
purged every ____ days

Answer 37

90