2024 Drone Usage Report (Wilmette Police Department)

To the FOIA Officer of Wilmette Police Department,

This request is made under the provisions of Illinois Freedom of Information Act. for the following records:

The recent annual drone usage report covering the period up to April 1, 2024, as required by Section 35 of the Illinois Freedom from Drone Surveillance Act (725 ILCS 167/).

Information required by statute in the annual report includes the following:

1. The total number of drones owned by the agency.
2. Details on the frequency of drone usage by the agency, including:
(a) Dates and times of operations.
(b) Purposes for drone deployment.
(c) Locations where drones were operated.
(d) Information on whether videos were recorded during these operations and whether they are retained for training or other purposes.
3. Copies of the latest policies related to drone usage by the agency as included in the annual report.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the case of any applicable fees, it is requested that an estimate of the total charges be provided prior to fulfilling this request. The preferred method of receipt is through electronic delivery.

Your assistance and cooperation in this matter are greatly appreciated. A response within 5 business days, as the statute requires is anticipated.

With thanks,

David S. (he/him/his), Lucy Parsons Labs