SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM MISSION-REPORT …...SUAS Observer: R. Hassna I R. Evans I K....

ALAMEDA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM MISSION-REPORT FORM Report No. 2017-59

Date: 082717

FAANOTAM: Yes~ No 0 PART 107: Yes 0 No ~

Time: 0600-1800

Mission Requested by: Alameda County Sheriff's Office Special Response Unit

Mission Approved by: Commander T. Madigan Requestor's Agency: Alameda County Sheriff's Office Agency Phone Number: 510-667-7721

Mission Details:

SUAS Pilot: R. Evans SUAS Observer: R. Hassna SUAS Make/Model: DJI Phantom 4 Location: Berkeley, Ca. Type of Airspace: G Weather: Clear Wind: 0-5 Knots FAA Controlling Agency, i.e., NORCAL, Control Tower: OAK Frequency Used: None Risk Analysis Form Completed: Yes IZI No D

Mission Description: The Berkeley Police Department (UCPD) was tasked with securing the Martin Luther King Park for a protest between President Trump supporters and opponents. By Any Means Necessary (BAMN) and ANTIFA members were expected to take part in the protest and these groups are notoriously violent and encourage civil disobedience, property destruction and physical violence. BAMN states the following on their web page, "BAMN will employ whatever means are necessary to oppose and defeat these attacks on the democratic and egalitarian aspirations and struggles of our people." ANTIF A is described as a movement that engages in varied protest tactics, which included property damage and physical violence.

BAMN and ANTIFA were expected to arrive and confront President Trump supporters and a conflict involving property damage and physical violence was anticipated. The event received extensive media coverage in the days leading up to it. BPD contracted with the Alameda County Sheriff's Office for security and crowd control. The ACSO sUAS team was tasked to fly in support of the ACSO Special Response Unit if criminal activity occurred.

The UAS Team was advised multiple violent confrontations were occurring in the park and adjacent to the park between opposing groups which resulted in people being attacked. SRU requested the UAS deploy and attempt to identify those involved. Approximately 150 black clad members of ANTIF A were present and marching with makeshift weapons (batons, clubs, bottles) and shields and splinter groups of ANTIF A members attacked people they thought were President Trump supporters. Several thousand people were in the area which made the identification of the involved people difficult for officers on the ground. The UAS was deployed after the criminal acts occurred in an effort to identify those committing the physical acts of violence and the UAS team provided situational

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updates to SRU to assist them in maintaining order and for their safety and the safety of citizens in the area. The UAS did not identify any of the suspects but did provide their locations to the SRU members on the ground who responded to the area and restored order using crowd management techniques to keep opposing groups separate. Once it was determined the crowd was no longer hostile the use of the UAS was terminated.

See below for ffight details.

!&lAir Support D Fire Response/Prevention D Disaster Response D Mutual Aid

Number of Flights Flown: 1

D Search & Rescue D High Risk Search Warrant D Hazardous Materials Spill

D Explosive Ordinance Disposal 0 Crime Scene Photography DTraining Mission

Video Recorded: 181Yes D No Video Provided to: Commander T. Madigan

Preffight Completed by: R. Evans Post Flight Completed by: R. Evans

Standard Instructions: The sUAS Pilot is responsible for insuring the sUAS flight is conducted consistent with the Sheriffs Office sUAS P&P and applicable FAA regulations. The sUAS Pilot is the final authority over the operation of the sUAS. The sUAS Pilot has the authority to reject a flight based on personnel/public safety, violation of a sUAS P&P or violation ofF AA Regulations.

Flight details:

#11450-1505 Pllot: R. Evans. UAV: ACSO #8 Obs: R. Hassna

SUAS Pilot: R. Evans #1536, Sgt. T M d" · . # 83

,. Reviewed and approved: · a tgan .t..

SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM MISSION-REPORT FORM

Report No. 2017-60 FAA NOTAM:Yes ~ No D PART 107: Yes 0 No ~

Date: 8/27/2017 Time: 1000-1800

Mission Requested by: Berkeley Police

Mission Approved by: Cmndr. T. Madigan Requestor's Agency: Berkeley Police Agency Phone Number: 510-667-7721

Mission Details:

SUAS Pilot: Dep. A. Pagliari SUAS Observer: Sgt. D. Bonnell SUAS Make/Model: DJI Phantom 4 Location: Berkeley Police Type of Airspace: G Weather: Clear Wind: Calm FAA Controlling Agency, i.e., NORCAL, Control Tower: NORCAL/K.OAK Frequency Used: 125.35/118.3 Risk Analysis Form Completed: Yes IZI NoD

Mission Description: On the above date and time, Deput,r A. Pagliari and I were assigned as operators on the UAV team for a planned protest in Berkeley. We were assigned to observe a free speech event taking place in the park (Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center Park), which is located across the street from the Berkeley Police station. Our objective was to observe the event and only deploy the UA V if we were provided reports of a felonious act taking place and/or for the preservation of life.

While observing the event, we observed a flatbed truck carrying home-made shields and clubs or sticks. Walking with the truck were approximately 100-150 individuals dressed in all black with their faces covered. While observing the event take place, it appeared the shields and home-made weapons were handed off to the individuals dressed in black (Antifa). During the event, we received updates that the Antifa group had broken off into smaller groups and were attacking various individuals. We were requested to deploy the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV's) for public safety, due to the continued assaults to the public. We were requested to provide assistance in identifying any individuals involved in the assaults and the locations where the assaults were taking place. During our flights, we provided updated information to the Command Post.

During our in-flight observations, we made an attempt to off-set as much as possible in an effort to not fly over the crowds, while attempting to locate any suspects of the assaults. Once it was determined that there were no other threats of violence to the public, the use of the UA V was terminated.

~Air Support D Fire Response/Prevention D Disaster Response

181 Mutual Aid

0 Search & Rescue 0 High Risk Search Warrant

D Hazardous Materials Spill

D Explosive Ordinance Disposal DCrime Scene Photography

DTraining Mission


Flight #1- A. Pagliari Flight #2- A. Pagliari

Video Recorded: ~Yes 0 No Video Provided to: Cmndr T. Madigan

Preflight Completed by: Dep. A. Pagliari Post Flight Completed by: Sgt. D. Bonnell

Standard Instructions: The sUAS Pilot is responsible for insuring the sUAS flight is conducted consistent with the Sheriffs Office sUAS P&P and applicable FAA regulations. The sUAS Pilot is the final authority over the operation ofthe sUAS. The sUAS Pilot has the authority to reject a flight based on personnel/public safety, violation of a sUAS P&P or violation ofF AA Regulations.

Suas Pilot: Dep. A. Pagliari Reviewed and approved: Sgt. R. Evans

T. Madigan # 832



Report No. 2017-66

Date: 09/14/17

FAA NOT AM: Yes 181 No 0 PART 107

Time: 0930-0030 Hours

Mission Requested by: University of California Berkeley Police Department

Mission Approved by: Commander T. Madigan Requestor's Agency: University of California Berkeley Police Department Agency Phone Number: 510-642-3333

Mission Details:

SUAS Pilot: R. Hassna I R. Evans I K. Gilkerson I A. Pagliari SUAS Observer: R. Hassna I R. Evans I K. Gilkerson I A. Pagliari SUAS Make/Model: DJI Inspire and DJI Phantom 4 Location: Bancroft Way I Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, Ca Type of Airspace: G · Weather: Clear Wind: >5 knots FAA Controlling Agency, i.e., Control Tower: none Frequency Used: none Risk Analysis Form Completed: Yes IZI No 0

Mission Description: The University of California Berkeley Police Department (UCPD) was tasked with securing the campus for a guest speaker, Ben Shapiro. Mr. Shapiro is a conservative speaker who was expected to draw large crowds of protesters and By Any Means Necessary (BAMN) and ANTIF A members who are notoriously violent and encourage civil disobedience, property destruction and physical violence. BAMN and ANTIFA were expected to arrive and confront Mr. Shapiro's supporters. UCPD contracted with multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Alameda County Sheriff's Office, for security and crowd control. The ACSO sUAS team was tasked to fly in support of law enforcement officers if an unlawful assembly was declared or criminal activity resulting from the incident occurred. The ACSO sUAS team did not conduct any flights. See page 2 for flight details.

181Air Support 0 Fire Response/Prevention 0 Disaster Response 0 Mutual Aid


D Search & Rescue 0 High Risk Search Warrant D Hazardous Materials Spill

D Explosive Ordinance Disposal DCrime Scene Photography DTraining Mission

Video Recorded: DYes IZI No Video Provided to: Commander T. Madigan

Preflight Completed by: R. Evans Post Flight Completed by: R. Evans

Standard Instructions: The sUAS Pilot is responsible for insuring the sUAS flight is conducted consistent with the Sheriffs Office sUAS P&P and applicable FAA regulations. The sUAS Pilot is the final authority over the operation of the sUAS. The sUAS Pilot has the authority to reject a flight based on personnel/public safety, violation of a sUAS P&P or violation of FAA Regulations.

SUAS Pilot: R. Evans #1536, Sgt. T M . Reviewed and approved: · adJgan # 832

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Flight details:

NO FLIGHTS CONDUCTED.



Report No. 2017-69

Date: 09124117

FAANOTAM: Yes igj NoD PART 107




Mission Details:

SUAS Pilot: R. Evan~ I K. Gilkerson IT. Owens SUAS Observer: R. Evans I K. Gilkerson IT. Owens SUAS Make/Model: DJI Inspire and DJI Phantom 4 Location: Bancroft Way I Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, Ca Type of Airspace: G Weather: Clear Wind: >5 knots FAA Controlling Agency, i.e., Control Tower: none Frequency Used: none Risk Analysis Form Completed: Yes IZI No 0

Mission Description: The University of California Berkeley Police Department (UCPD) was tasked with securing the campus for a guest speaker, Milo Yiannopoulos. Mr. Yiannopoulos is a conservative speaker who was expected to draw large crowds of protesters. By Any Means Necessary (DAMN) and ANTIFA members were expected to take part in the protest against Mr. Yiannopoulos and these groups are notoriously violent and encourage civil disobedience, property destruction and physical violence. DAMN states the following on their web page, "DAMN will employ whatever means are necessary to oppose and defeat these attacks on the democratic and egalitarian aspirations and struggles of our people." ANTIFA is described as a movement that engages in varied protest tactics, which included property damage and physical violence.

DAMN and ANTIFA were expected to arrive and confront Mr. Yiannopoulos' supporters and a conflict involving property damage and physical violence was anticipated. The event received extensive media coverage in the days leading up to it. UCPD contracted with multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Alameda County Sheriff's Office, for security and crowd control. The ACSO sUAS team was tasked to fly in support of law enforcement officers if criminal activity occurred. No flights were conducted. See page 2 for flight details.

~Air Support 0 Fire Response/Prevention 0 Disaster Response 0 Mutual Aid

0 Search & Rescue 0 High Risk Search Warrant 0 Hazardous Materials Spill

0 Explosive Ordinance Disposal Ocrime Scene Photography 0Training Mission



Video Recorded: DYes 181 No


Video Provided to: Commander T. Madigan

Standard Instructions: The sUAS Pilot is responsible for insuring the sUAS flight is conducted consistent with the Sheriffs Office sUAS P&P and applicable FAA regulations. The sUAS Pilot is the fmal authority over the operation of the sUAS. The sUAS Pilot has the authority to reject a flight based on personnel/public safety, violation of a sUAS P&P or violation ofF AA Regulations.

Flight details:


SUAS Pilot: R. Evans #1536, Sgt. Reviewed and approved: T. Madigan # 832



Report No. 2017-70

Date: 09/24/17

FAANOTAM: Yes~ NoD PART107



Mission Approved by: Commander T. Madigan Requestor's Agency: University of California Berkeley Police Department Agency Phone Number: 510-6_42-3333

Mission Details:

SUAS Pilot: R. Hassna I A. Pagliari SUAS Observer: R. Hassna I A. Pagliari SUAS Make/Model: DJI Inspire and DJI Phantom 4 Location: Bancroft Way I Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, Ca Type of Airspace: G Weather: Clear Wind: >5 knots FAA Controlling Agency, i.e., Control Tower: none Frequency Used: none Risk Analysis Form Completed: Yes IZI No D

Mission Description: The University of California Berkeley Police Department (UCPD) was tasked with securing the campus for a guest speaker, Milo Yiannopoulos. Mr. Yiannopoulos is a conservative speaker who was expected to draw large crowds of protesters. By Any Means Necessary (DAMN) and ANTIFA members were expected to take part in the protest against Mr. Yiannopoulos and these groups are notoriously violent and encourage civil disobedience, property destruction and physical violence. BAMN states the following on their web page, "BAMN will employ whatever means are necessary to oppose and defeat these attacks on the democratic and egalitarian aspirations and struggles of our people." ANTIF A is described as a movement that engages in varied protest tactics, which included property damage and physical violence.

BAMN and ANTIFA were expected to arrive and confront Mt. Yiannopoulos' supporters and a conflict involving property damage and physical violence was anticipated. The event received extensive media coverage in the days leading up to it. UCPD contracted with multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Alameda County Sheriff's Office, for security and crowd control. The ACSO sUAS team was tasked to fly in support of law enforcement officers if criminal activity occurred. No flights were conducted. See page 2 for flight details.

181Air Support D Fire Response/Prevention D Disaster Response

D Mutual Aid


D Explosive Ordinance Disposal Dcrime Scene Photography DTraining Mission



Video Recorded: DYes ~ No




Flight details:





Report No. 2017-71

Date: 09/25/17

FAANOTAM: Yes 181 No 0 PART 107




Mission Details:

SUAS Pilot: R. Evans I K. Gilkerson I T. Owens SUAS Observer: R. Evans I K. Gilkerson IT. Owens SUAS Make/Model: DJI Inspire and DJI Phantom 4 Location: Bancroft Way I Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, Ca Type of Airspace: G Weather: Clear Wind: >5 knots FAA Controlling Agency, i.e., Control Tower: none Frequency Used: none Risk Analysis Form Completed: Yes 1Z1 No 0

Mission Description: The University of California Berkeley Police Department (UCPD) was tasked with securing the campus for a guest speaker, Milo Yiannopoulos. Mr. Yiannopoulos is a conservative speaker who was expected to draw large crowds of protesters. By Any Means Necessary (BAMN) and ANTIFA members were expected to · take part in the protest against Mr. Yiannopoulos and these groups are notoriously violent and encourage civil disobedience, property destruction and physical violence. BAMN states the following on their web page, "BAMN will employ whatever means are necessary to oppose and defeat these attacks on the democratic and egalitarian aspirations and struggles of our people." ANTIF A is described as a movement that engages in varied protest tactics, which included property damage and physical violence.

BAMN and ANTIFA were expected to arrive and confront Mr. Yiannopoulos' supporters and a conflict involving property damage and physical violence was anticipated. The event received extensive media coverage in the days leading up to it. UCPD contracted with multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Alameda County Sheriff's Office, for security and crowd control. The ACSO sUAS team was tasked to fly in support of law enforcement officers if criminal activity occurred. No flights were conducted. See page 2 for flight details.

181Air Support

D Fire Response/Prevention

D Disaster Response

D Mutual Aid

D Search & Rescue

D High Risk Search Warrant

0 Hazardous Materials Spill

D Explosive Ordinance Disposal

Dcrime Scene Photography

DTraining Mission



Video Recorded: DYes ~No



Standard Instructions: The sUAS Pilot is responsible for insuring the sUAS flight is conducted consistent with the Sheriffs Office sUAS P&P and applicable FAA regulations. The sUAS Pilot is the fmal authority over the operation of the sUAS. The sUAS Pilot has the authority to reject a flight based on personnel/public safety, violation of a sUAS P&P or violation of FAA Regulations.

Flight details:


SUAS Pilot: R. Evans #1536, Sgt. Reviewed and approved: -------=!~b1'11irr.:~TT"""~+--ft-',..,_ T. Madigar1 # a:;2



Report No. 2017-72

Date: 09/25/17

FAA NOTAM: Yes 181 No 0 PART 107




Mission Details:

SUAS Pilot: R. Hassna I A. Pagliari SUAS Observer: R. Hassna I A. Pagliari SUAS Make/Model: DJI Inspire and DJI Phantom 4 Location: Bancroft Way I Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, Ca Type of Airspace: G Weather: Clear Wind: >5 knots FAA Controlling Agency, i.e., Control Tower: none Frequency Used: none Risk Analysis Form Completed: Yes IZI No 0

Mission Description: The University of California Berkeley Police Department (UCPD) was tasked with securing the campus for a guest speaker, Milo Yiannopoulos. Mr. Yiannopoulos is a conservative speaker who was expected to draw large crowds of protesters. By Any Means Necessary (BAMN) and ANTIFA members were expected to take part in the protest against Mr. Yiannopoulos and these groups are notoriously violent and encourage civil disobedience, property destruction and physical violence. BAMN states the following on their web page, "BAMN will employ whatever means are necessary to oppose and defeat these attacks on the democratic and egalitarian aspirations and struggles of our people." ANTIFA is described as a movement that engages in varied protest tactics, which included property damage and physical violence.


~Air Support D Fire Response/Prevention D Disaster Response D Mutual Aid ·


D Explosive Ordinance Disposal Dcrime Scene Photography DTraining Mission



Video Recorded: DYes lXI No



Standard Instructions: The sUAS Pilot is responsible for insuring the sUAS flight is conducted consistent with the Sheriffs Office sUAS P&P and applicable FAA regulations. The sUAS Pilot is the fmal authority over the operation of the sUAS. The sUAS Pilot has the authority to reject a flight based on personnel/public safety, violation of a sUAS P&P or violation ofF AA Regulations.

Flight details:





Report No. 2017-73 FAANOTAM: Yes IZI No 0 PART 107

Date: 09/26/17 Time: 0830-1800 Hours



Mission Details:

SUAS Pilot: A. Pagliari SUAS Observer: T. Owens, R. Hassna, R. Evans SUAS Make/Model: DJI Phantom 4 Location: Bancroft Way I Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, Ca Type of Airspace: G Weather: Clear Wind: >5 knots FAA Controlling Agency, i.e., Control Tower: none Frequency Used: none Risk Analysis Form Completed: Yes IZI No D


BAMN and ANTIFA were expected to arrive and confront Mr. Yiannopoulos' supporters and a conflict involving property damage and physical violence was anticipated. The event received extensive media coverage in the days leading up to it. UCPD contracted with multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Alameda County Sheriff's Office, for security and crowd control. The ACSO sUAS team was tasked to fly in support of law enforcement officers if criminal activity occurred.

The UAS Team was advised a physical confrontation was occurring at the entrance to Sproul Plaza between opposing groups which resulted in people being attacked. Officers requested the UAS deploy and attempt to identify those involved. Several hundred people were in the area which made the identification of the involved people difficult for officers on the ground. The UAS was deployed after the criminal act occurred in an effort to identify those committing the physical acts of violence and the UAS team provided situational updates to officers to assist them in maintaining order and for their safety and the safety of citizens in the area.


The group of assailants was not identified and they concealed themselves within the main group of protestors as the group moved approximately 2 blocks to another location where they became involved in a second physical confrontation. The UAS was used to identify some of those involved and they were apprehended by officers. Not all suspects were identified and they remained in the main group of protestors who continued travelling on foot to People's Park. Officers followed the group to prevent more physical confrontations and the UAS continued flying and providing situational updates during their walk to the park, and at the park, until enough officers were present. Officers used crowd management techniques to keep opposing groups separate. Once it was determined the crowd was no longer hostile the use of the UAS was terminated.

See below for flight details.

~Air Support D Fire Response/Prevention

D Disaster Response D Mutual Aid



D Explosive Ordinance Disposal 0Crime Scene Photography DTraining Mission

Video Recorded: 181Yes D No Video Provided to: Commander T. Madigan



Flight details:

#11415-1435 Pilot: A. Pagliari. Obs: T. Owens




Report No. 2017-74

Date: 09/26/17

FAANOTAM: Yes~ No 0 PART 107




Mission Details:

SUAS Pilot: R. Evans SUAS Observer: R. Hassna, A. Pagliari, T. Owens SUAS Make/Model: DJI Phantom 4 Location: Bancroft Way I Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, Ca Type of Airspace: G Weather: Clear Wind: >5 knots FAA Controlling Agency, i.e., Control Tower: none Frequency Used: none Risk Analysis Form Completed: Yes IZI No D


BAMN and ANTIFA were expected to arrive and confront Mr. Yiannopoulos' supporters and a conflict involving property damage and physical violence was anticipated. The event received extensive media coverage in the days leading up to it. UCPD contracted with multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Alameda County Sheriff's Office, for security and crowd control. The ACSO sUAS team was tasked to fly in support of law enforcement officers if criminal activity occurred.

The UAS Team was advised a physical confrontation was occurring at the entrance to Sproul Plaza between opposing groups which resulted in people being attacked. Officers requested the UAS deploy and attempt to identify those involved. Several hundred people were in the area which made the identification of the involved people difficult for officers on the ground. The UAS was deployed after the criminal act occurred in an effort to identify those committing the physical acts of violence and the UAS team provided situational updates to officers to assist them in maintaining order and for their safety and the safety of citizens in the area.

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The group of assailants was not identified and they concealed themselves within the main group of protestors as the group moved approximately 2 blocks to another location where they became involved in a second physical confrontation. The UAS was used to identify some of those involved and they were apprehended by officers. Not all suspects were identified and they remained in the main group of protestors who continued travelling on foot to People's Park. Officers followed the group to prevent more physical confrontations and the UAS continued flying and providing situational updates during their walk to the park, and at the park, until enough officers were present. Officers used crowd management techniques to keep opposing groups separate. Once it was determined the crowd was no longer hostile the use of the UAS was terminated.

See below for flight details.

181Air Support D Fire Response/Prevention D Disaster Response D Mutual Aid




Video Recorded: ~yes 0 No Video Provided to: Commander T. Madigan


Standard Instructions: The sUAS Pilot is responsible for insuring the sUAS flight is conducted consistent with the Sheriffs Office sUAS P&P and applicable FAA regulations. The sUAS Pilot is the final authority over the operation of the sUAS. The sUAS Pilot has the authority to reject a flight based on personnel/public safety, violation of a sUAS P&P or violation of FAA Regulations.

Flight details:

#11450-1505 Pilot: R. Evans. Obs: R. Hassna

SUAS Pilot: R. Evans #1536, Sgt. Reviewed and approved: T. Madigan# 832



Report No. 2017-76

Date: 09127117

FAANOTAM: Yes 181 No 0 PART 107




Mission Details:

SUAS Pilot: R. Evans I R. Hassna I A. Pagliari SUAS Observer: R. Evans I R. Hassna I A. Pagliari SUAS Make/Model: DJI Inspire and DJI Phantom 4 Location: Bancroft Way I Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, Ca Type of Airspace: G Weather: Clear Wind: >5 knots FAA Controlling Agency, i.e., Control Tower: none Frequency Used: none Risk Analysis Form Completed: Yes IZI No 0

Mission Description: The University of California Berkeley Police Department (UCPD) was tasked with securing the campus for a guest speaker, ·Milo Yiannopoulos. Mr. Yiannopoulos is a conservative speaker who was expected to draw large crowds of protesters. By Any Means Necessary (BAMN) and ANTIFA members were expected to take part in the protest against Mr. Yiannopoulos and these groups are nofo)'iously violent and encourage civil disobedience, property destruction and physical violence. BAMN states the following on their web page, "BAMN will employ whatever means are necessary to oppose and defeat these attacks on the democratic and egalitarian aspirations and struggles of our people." ANTIFA is described as a movement that engages in varied protest tactics, which included property damage and physical violence.


~Air Support . D Fire Response/Prevention D Disaster Response D Mutual Aid





Video Recorded: DYes 181 No



Standard Instructions: The sUAS Pilot is responsible for insuring the sUAS flight is conducted consistent with the Sheriff's Office sUAS P&P and applicable FAA regulations. The sUAS Pilot is the final authority over the operation of the sUAS. The sUAS Pilot has the authority to reject a flight based on personnel/public safety, violation of a sUAS P&P or violation ofF AA Regulations.

Flight details:


SUAS Pilot: R. Evans #1536, Sgt. T. Madigan# 832 Reviewed and approved: ----------

Liskey, Paul J., Sheriff

From: Sent: To: Subject:

Lt. Liskey,

Rolleri, Rico <[email protected]> Wednesday, August 16, 2017 10:46 AM Liskey, Paul J., Sheriff UAV Request

This message will serve as an official request from the City of Berkeley Police Department for the use of the Alameda County Sheriff's Department Unmanned Arial Vehicle for events occurring on August 27, 2017. Recent demonstrations and counter protests have resulted in multiple felony assaults as well as explosive devices thrown at or near Police Officers.

At the request of Chief Greenwood, I respectfully request the use of the ACSO UAV for purposes of identifying subjects committing these offenses.

Thank you very much for your consideration.

Respectfully,

Lieutenant Rico Rolleri Berkeley Police Department Personnel & Training Unit (510) 981-5970

[email protected] .us

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From: Sent: To: Subject:

Lt. Liskey,

Rolleri, Rico <[email protected]> Thursday, April 27, 2017 11:06 AM Liskey, Paul J., Sheriff UAV Request

This message will serve as an official request from the City of Berkeley Police Department for the use of the Alameda County Sheriff's Department Unmanned Aria! Vehicle for events occurring on April 27, 2017. Recent demonstrations and counter protests have resulted in multiple felony assaults as well as explosive devices thrown at or near Police Officers.

At the request of Chief Greenwood, I respectfully request the use of the ACSO UAV for purposes of identifying subjects committing these offenses.


Respectfully,

Lieutenant Rico Rolleri Berkeley Police Department Personnel & Training Unit (510) 981-5970

[email protected]

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From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject:

Sheriff Ahern,

Greenwood, Andrew <[email protected]> Wednesday, September 20, 2017 11:57 AM Ahern, Gregory, Sheriff Liskey, Paul J., Sheriff Request to use ACSO UAV; Sept. 24, 25, 26 and 27

This message will serve as an official request from the City of Berkeley Police Department for the use of the Alameda County Sheriff's Department Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Team for events occurring on September 24, 25, 26, and 27, 2017. Over the past several months, demonstrations and counter-protests have resulted in multiple felony assaults by crowd members upon other crowd members, as well as, on Feb. 12017 and April15 2017, explosive devices thrown at or near Police Officers.

I respectfully request the use of the ACSO UAV for purposes of identifying and apprehending suspects committing felony offenses during these incidents.


Best regards,

Andrew Greenwood Chief of Police Berkeley Police Department {510) 981-5700

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Sheriff Ahern,

Greenwood, Andrew <[email protected]> Friday, September 01, 2017 5:55PM Ahern, Gregory, Sheriff Liskey, Paul J., Sheriff Request to use ACSO UAV; September 14, 2017

This message will serve as an official request from the City of Berkeley Police Department for the use of the Alameda County Sheriff's Department Unmanned Aerial Vehicle for events occurring on September 14, 2017. Recent demonstrations and counter-protests have resulted in multiple felony assaults as well as explosive devices thrown at or near Police Officers.

I respectfully request the use of the ACSO UAV for purposes of identifying subjects committing these offenses.


Best regards,


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Sheriff Ahern,

Greenwood, Andrew <[email protected]> Wednesday, August 23, 2017 7:39AM Ahern, Gregory, Sheriff Liskey, Paul J., Sheriff Request to use ACSO UAV; August 27, 2017

This message will serve as an official request from the City of Berkeley Police Department for the use of the Alameda County Sheriff's Department Unmanned Aerial Vehicle for events occurring on August 27, 2017. Recent demonstrations and counter-protests have resulted in multiple felony assaults as well as explosive devices thrown at or near Police Officers.



Best regards,

Andrew Greenwood Chief of Police Berkeley Police Department (510) 981-5700

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From: Sent: To:

Rolleri, Rico < [email protected] > Friday, September 01, 2017 7:42 PM Liskey, Paul J., Sheriff

Subject: Fwd: Request to use ACSO UAV; September 14, 2017

Hey Buddy,

Sorry, he left you out of the loop because he's going too fast! You probably got it from your side but I just wanted to make sure.

Have a great weekend,

Lieutenant Rico Rolleri Berkeley Police Department Personnel & Training Unit {510)981-5970

[email protected]

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From: "Greenwood, Andrew" <[email protected]> Date: September 1, 2017 at 7:02:49 PM PDT To: Police Command Confidential <[email protected]> Subject: Fwd: Request to use ACSO UAV; September 14, 2017

FYI

Andrew Greenwood Chief of Police Berkeley Police Department

From my iPhone

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From: "Ahern, Gregory, Sheriff" <[email protected]> Date: September 1, 2017 at 6:57:31 PM PDT To: "Greenwood, Andrew" <[email protected]> Cc: "Madigan, Tom, Sheriff' <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Request to use ACSO UAV; September 14, 2017

Approved

Sent from my iPhone

On Sep 1, 2017, at 18:29, Greenwood, Andrew <[email protected]> wrote:

Sheriff Ahern,

This message will serve as an official request from the City of Berkeley Police Department for the use of the Alameda County Sheriff's Department Unmanned Aerial Vehicle for events occurring on September 14, 2017. Recent demonstrations and counter-protests have resulted in multiple felony assaults as well as explosive devices thrown at or near Police Officers.

I respectfully request the use ofthe ACSO UAV for purposes of identifying subjects committing these offenses.

Thank you very much for your consideration .'

Best regards,


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Liskey. Paul J .• Sheriff

From: Sent: To:

Rolleri, Rico <[email protected]> Wednesday, August 01, 2018 9:51 AM Liskey, Paul J., Sheriff

Subject: Fwd: UAV Request; Berkeley Rally August 5, 2018

He might have forgotten to copy you? Here's the request AND approval.. .

Captain Rico Rolleri Berkeley Police Department Professional Standards Division {510) 981-5760

[email protected]


From: "Greenwood, Andrew" <[email protected]> Date: August 1, 2018 at 9:33:16 AM PDT To: "'Ahern, Gregory, Sheriff111 <[email protected]> Cc: "Madigan, Tom, Sheriff' <[email protected]> Subject: RE: UAV Request; Berkeley Rally August 5, 2018

Thanks; much appreciated.


From: Ahern, Gregory, Sheriff [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2018 9:33 AM To: Greenwood, Andrew <[email protected]>

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Cc: Madigan, Tom, Sheriff <[email protected]> Subject: Re: UAV Request; Berkeley Rally August 5, 2018

Got it, approved.

·Commander Madigan please handle this request.

Sent from my iPhone

On Aug 1, 2018, at 9:31AM, Greenwood, Andrew <[email protected]> wrote:

Sheriff Ahern,

Please consider this my official request from the City of Berkeley Police Department for the use of the Alameda County Sheriff's Office Unmanned Aerial Vehicle for events occurring on Sunday, August 5, 2018 in the City of Berkeley. Over the past year, similar demonstrations and counter-protests organized by these same groups have resulted in multiple felony assaults as well as explosive devices thrown at or near Police Officers.

I respectfully request the use of the ACSO UAV for purposes of identifying and apprehending subjects committing these offenses, should they occur this weekend.

Thal)k you very much for your consideration.

Best regards,


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NUMBER: 6.15

ALAMEDA COUNTY RELATED ORDERS: General Order 1.02, 1.14, 1.15, 1.17, 4.02, 5.04,

SHERIFF'S OFFICE 5.07, 5.08, 5.10, 5.12, 5.15, 5.16, 5.18, 5.19, 5.21, 5.24, 5.32, 5.35, 6.05

GENERAL ORDER ISSUE DATE: July 15, 2015

REVISION DATE: August 2, 2016

CHAPTER: Operations Support SUBJECT: Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS)

I. PURPOSE: The following procedures are intended to promote the safe, efficient and lawful operation of the Alameda County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS). Safety, above all else, is the primary concern in each and every operation, regardless of the nature of the mission.

II. POLICY: It shall be the mission of those personnel of the ACSO who are trained in the use of the sUAS to use this resource to protect the lives and property of citizens and first responders in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to applicable State and Federal Constitution and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.

The use of a sUAS can support first responders in situations which would benefit from an aerial perspective and enable responders to detect dangers that could otherwise not be seen. The sUAS can also be utilized for approved training missions.

III. OVERVIEW: The FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 provides for the integration of civil unmanned aircraft systems into national airspace by September 1, 2015.

IV. DEFINITION:

A. Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS): Consists of the small unmanned aircraft weighing under 55 lbs., the command system, a secure control link, and other related safety support equipment.

B. Unmanned Aircraft (UA): An aircraft that is intended to navigate in the air without an on-board pilot.

C. VA Flight Crewmember: A pilot, visual observer, or other persons assigned duties for a sUAS for the purpose of flight.

D. Unmanned Aircraft Pilot: A person exercising control over unmanned aircraft during flight. The pilot will be ultimately responsible for the operation and solely responsible for the input of commands/piloting during flight. The pilot will be certified in the operation of the sUAS by successful completion of an approved training course. The pilot must meet standards required by the FAA. Pilots are authorized to evaluate and accept or decline any mission or portion thereof due to safety concerns.

General Order 6.15 Page 2 of4

E. Certificate of Authorization: COA (Certificate of Authorization) given by the FAA which grants pennission to fly within specific boundaries and perimeters. The ACSO will maintain current COA's consistent with FAA regulations.

F. Observer: The observer is responsible for the visual observation of the sUAS while inflight. The observer will maintain a visual observation of the sUAS while in flight and alert the pilot of any conditions (obstructions, terrain, structures, air traffic, weather, etc) which affect the safety of flight. The observer will be responsible for all aviation related communications required by the FAA. To accomplish this, the observer will be in close proximity to the pilot to ensure instant relaying of information. The observer will be certified in the operation of the sUAS by successful completion of an approved training course. The observer shall meet standards required by the FAA.

V. ORDER: ACSO will obtain all applicable COA's from the FAA in order to conduct operational or training missions. Requests for deployment of the sUAS will be made through ACSO Dispatch. The Captain of the Office ofEmergency Services (OHSES) and the on-call manager can request a sUAS call-out. In the absence of those management personnel or when extenuating circumstances exist, the ETS Watch Commander can request a sUAS call-out.

Per Specialized Services Section P&P 5.01, requests for a sUAS call-out should be made to Dispatch. Dispatch personnel receiving the request for an OHSES call-out shall contact the oncall Emergency Services Coordinator with the available information regarding the request. The Emergency Services Coordinator will gather the information pertaining to the request. The Emergency Services Coordinator will contact the sUAS pilot and notify him/her ofthe mission. The pilot will determine if the sUAS can be deployed safely and practically. If the request comes from an outside public safety agency the request will be directed to Dispatch at (510) 667-7778.

1. When the sUAS is being flown, operators will take steps to ensure the camera is focused on the areas necessary to the mission and to minimize the inadvertent collection of data about uninvolved persons or places.

2. ACSO will maintain a website for public input to address citizens' concerns and recommendations.

3. The use of the sUAS will be limited to the authorized missions described herein.

4. The sUAS will not be equipped with any weapons.

5. The authorized missions for the ACSO sUAS are:

a. Post-incident crime scene preservation and documentation

b. Explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) missions

c. Response to hazardous materials spills

d. Search and Rescue (SAR) missions as defined in California Government Code Section 26614

General Order 6.15 Page 3 of 4

e. Public safety and life preservation missions to include barricaded suspects, hostage situations, active shooters, apprehension of armed and dangerous and/or violent fleeing suspects, and high-risk search warrants

f. Disaster response and recovery to include natural or human caused disasters including a full overview of a disaster area for post incident analysis and documentation

g. Training missions as authorized by the Training Certificate of Authorization

h. In response to specific requests from local, state or federal fire authorities for fire response and prevention

1. When there is probable cause to believe that (1) the sUAS will record images of a place, thing, condition, or event; and (2) that those images would be relevant in proving that a certain felony had occurred or is occurring, or that a particular person committed or is committing a certain felony and use of the sUAS does not infringe upon the reasonable expectation of privacy

J. Pursuant to a search warrant

6. Annually, all procedures, laws and regulations on sUAS usage, shall be reviewed as follows: The Commander of Countywide Services, ACSO ChiefPilot, and the Sheriff's Air Squadron Coordinator and others as designated by the Sheriff shall meet quarterly on the use of the sUAS to include an audit review, flight documentation review and provide an annual report to the Sheriff.

VI. PROCEDURES:

1. A sUAS operation requires a Certificate of Authorization (COA) from the FAA.

2. A sUAS will only be operated by personnel who have been trained and certified in the operation of the system. All agency personnel with sUAS responsibilities, including command officers, will be provided training in the policies and procedures governing sUAS use.

3. All flights will be approved in advance by the Sheriff or his/her designee (at least the rank of captain).

4. The sUAS and all related equipment will be available and issued at the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Services or at a secure location as designated by the Sheriff's Office

5. All flights will be documented on the mission dispatch form designed for that purpose and all flight time shall be accounted for on the form. The reason for the flight and type of mission as specified above and name of the supervisor approving the operation will also be documented.

General Order 6.15 Page 4 of4

6. Prior to each sUAS flight a Notice to Ainnen (NOT AM) will be filed with the FAA.

7. The administration, safety policy, training requirements, general operating procedures and pre/post flight actions are contained within the ACSO sUAS Operations Manual.

VII. DATA RETENTION AND PROCESSING

Upon completion of each sUAS mission the recorded data shall be reviewed and evaluated for evidentiary value. Data of identifiable individuals captured during a sUAS mission shall not be retained unless there is reasonable suspicion that evidence of criminal activity is present. All retained data shall be maintained or destroyed pursuant to Sheriffs Office records retention and evidence policies and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Pursuant to Government Code section 6254 (California Public Records Act-) all sUAS data is considered a "law enforcement investigatory file" and is exempt from disclosure under the CPRA

VIII. PROTECTION OF RIGHTS AND PRIVACY CONCERNS: sUAS Commanders, operators and observers will consider the protection of individual civil rights and the reasonable expectation of privacy as a key component of any decision made to deploy the sUAS. Each sUAS operator and observer will ensure that operations of the sUAS are consistent with local, state, and federal law.

Attachment 1: Small Unmanned Aircraft System Mission Report Form

Fwd: Request to use ACSO UAV; August 27, 2017

Ahern, Gregory, Sheriff

Wed 8/23/2017 7:45 AM

To:Madigan, Tom, Sheriff <[email protected]>;

This has been approved

Sent from my iPhone


From: "Greenwood, Andrew" <[email protected] > Date: August 23, 2017 at 07:39:07 PDT To: "[email protected] " <[email protected] > Cc: "[email protected] " <[email protected] > Subject: Request to use ACSO UAV; August 27, 2017

Sheriff Ahern,




Best regards,


Fwd: Request to use ACSO UAV; August 27, 2017


Wed 8/23/201 7 7:40AM

To:Madigan, Tom, Sheriff <[email protected] >;

And there you go si r. As you requested.

Paul Liskey

Sent from my iPhone


From: "Greenwood, Andrew" <[email protected] >

Date: August 23, 2017 at 7:39:07 AM PDT

To; "[email protected] " <[email protected] >

Cc: "[email protected] " <[email protected] >

Subject: Request to use ACSO UAV; August 27, 2017

Sheriff Ahern,



Thank you very much for your consideration .

Best regards,


Re: 6th Update for Berkeley Protest 1345 Hours

Ricker, Scott, Sheriff

Sun 8/27/2017 1 :43 PM

To:Ahern, Gregory, Sheriff <[email protected] >; Lucia, Rich, Sheriff < [email protected] >; Nice, Casey C., Sheriff <[email protected]>; Keteles, Brett, Sheriff <[email protected]>; Madigan, Tom, Sheriff <[email protected]>; Amaral, Dale, Sheriff <[email protected]>; Buchanan, Donald, Sheriff <[email protected]>; Miles, Kelly, Sheriff <[email protected]>; Holmes, Garrett 0., Sheriff <[email protected]>; Houghtelling, Dennis, Sheriff <[email protected]>; Stokes, Pace, Sheriff <[email protected]>; Liskey, Paul J., Sheriff <[email protected]>; Liskey, Marcene A., Sheriff <[email protected]>; Sexton, Shawn, Sheriff <[email protected]>; Tucker, Jack, Sheriff <[email protected] >; Mattison, Donald, Sheriff < [email protected] >; Skoldqvist, Darren, Sheriff <[email protected]>; Russell, Tara E., Sheriff <[email protected]>; Neideffer, Martin J., Sheriff <[email protected]>; Staysa, Colby, Sheriff <[email protected]>; McGrail, James V., Sheriff <[email protected]>; Fox, Victor M., Sheriff <[email protected]>; Farruggia, Matthew T., Sheriff <[email protected]>; Schmidt, Nathan R., Sheriff <[email protected]>; Rugama, William J, Sheriff <[email protected]>; Lucia, Christopher T., Sheriff <[email protected]>; Hesselein, Derrick, Sheriff <[email protected]>; Hess, Paul M., Sheriff <[email protected]>; Langdon, Theresa, Sheriff <[email protected]>; Cabrera Jr. DomingoS. Sheriff <[email protected]>;

SITUATION UPDATE:

1308 Hours-Off-loading makeshift shields and batons from a flatbed truck in the middle of the crowd.

1310 Hours-ACSO Squads are dawning gas masks in response to protesters arming themselves with makeshift shields and stick type batons, in anticipation of deploying chemical agents.

1312 Hours-Antifa is now deploying purple smoke into the crowd.

1315 Hours-All units are advised that we are going "gas ready" in response to the protesters arming themselves with makeshift shields and batons. UAV is standing by but not deployed.

1317 Hours-Protesters are announcing that anyone not wanting confrontation with the police should leave immediately.

1320 Hours-Reports of a subject on MLK mixing liquids in a bottle.

1322 Hours-ACSO vacating Civic Center Park at Berkeley PD's request; being reassigned to Veterans Memorial.

1330 Hours-Alameda PD Officers have been hit with paint by protesters.

1331 Hours-Berkeley PD is making an arrest on MLK at Addison; unknown violation

1335 Hours-A group of protesters outside Berkeley PD armed with pepper spray. Code 3 cover requested. (2 protesters in custody)

1335 Hours-McKinley at Allston 242 pc in progress; Berkeley PD deploying smoke as a diversion.

1339 Hours-Multiple 245 pc reported; deploying UAVs

From: Ricker, Scott, Sheriff

Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2017 1:04PM

To: Ahern, Gregory, Sheriff; Lucia, Rich, Sheriff; Nice, Casey C., Sheriff; Keteles, Brett, Sheriff; Madigan, Tom,

Sheriff; Amaral, Dale, Sheriff; Buchanan, Donald, Sheriff; Miles, Kelly, Sheriff; Holmes, Garrett 0., Sheriff;

Houghtelling, Dennis, Sheriff; Stokes, Pace, Sheriff; Liskey, Paul J., Sheriff; Liskey, Marcene A., Sheriff; Sexton,

Shawn, Sheriff; Tucker, Jack, Sheriff; Mattison, Donald, Sheriff; Skoldqvist, Darren, Sheriff; Russell, Tara E., Sheriff;

Neideffer, Martin J., Sheriff; Staysa, Colby, Sheriff; McGrail, James V., Sheriff; Fox, Victor M., Sheriff; Farruggia,

Matthew T., Sheriff; Schmidt, Nathan R., Sheriff; Rugama, William J, Sheriff; Lucia, Christopher T., Sheriff;

Hesselein, Derrick, Sheriff

Subject: Re: 5th Update for Berkeley Protest 1305 Hours

SITUATION UPDATES:

1230 Hours-Several1000 protesters headed southbound MLK

1240 Hours-Group of 75 armed with lead pipes and helmets headed towards downtown

1241 Hours-Hayward PD has been activated

1245 Hours-A large crowd heading towards Center and MLK .....

1250 Hours-MLK at Alston requesting additional troops to assist with crowds and possible arrests. Redeploying ACSO Deputies to assist.

1255 Hours-ACSO Squads are being reassigned to the west side of the park

1300 Hours-2000 Protesters to the east of the park I 2000 Protesters to the west of the park; all on MLK.


Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2017 12:23 PM








Subject: Re: 4th Update for Berkeley Protest 1220 Hours

SITUATION UPDATES:

1145 Hours-The media has hired armed retired peace officers to escort them in the park. Per the Incident Commander, they are to deck their firearms before entering the park.

1150 Hours-Reported 4151242 at Civic Center Park, several protesters detained, one in custody.

1152 Hours-100 Protesters forming at Milvia Street I Center Street

1200 Hours-450-500 Protesters estimated at Civic Center Park

1215 Hours-Berkeley PD 10-15 with one for being masked in the park


Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2017 11:44 AM








Subject: Re: 3nd Update for Berkeley Protest 1145 Hours

SITUATION UPDATES:

1115 I 1130 Hours -Berkeley PD going 10-15 on two for being masked in the park (Berkeley Muni Code Violation)

1130 Hours-Estimated 300 Antifa Protesters at Ohlone Park

1138 Hours-CHP to facilitate movement of approximately 300 protested from Ohlone to Civic Center Park


Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2017 10:36 AM






Matthew T., Sheriff; Schmidt, Nathan R., Sheriff; Rugama, William J, Sheriff; Ricker, Scott, Sheriff; Lucia,

Christopher T., Sheriff; Hesselein, Derrick, Sheriff

Subject: Re: 2nd Update for Berkeley Protest 1035 Hours

SITUATION UPDATES:

1010 Hours-40 BAMN Protesters at Sroul Plaza walking/marching to Civic Center Park.

1020 Hours-BAMN Protesters arrived at Civic Center Park going through screening

1023 Hours-Estimated 2000 Protesters at Cresent, took over Oxford Street, BPD closing the street.

1032 Hours-150 Protesters gathering at Ohlone Park, Anti-Fa with shields and possible weapons (batons) hidden behind shields


Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2017 9:54AM






Matthew T., Sheriff; Schmidt, Nathan R., Sheriff; Rugama, William J, Sheriff

Cc: Ricker, Scott, Sheriff

Subject: 1st Update for Berkeley Protest 0940 Hours

Hello All-

Updates will come out as new information becomes available. Anyone who does not want to receive updates throughout the day, please reply and ask to be removed.

If you would like anyone added to the email list, please reply with their respective email.

If you would like to monitor the event on the radio, please tune to Dispatch 3.

SITUATION UPDATES:

0940 Hours-ACSO Resources are deployed at Civic Center Park SO Protesters milling around Civic Center Park 150 Protesters currently at Cresent Park/UC Campus 25 Anit-Fa at Ohlone Park

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