REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (RPAS) - DRONES

The Regina Police Service uses many different tools in our work to keep our community safe. Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), commonly known as drones, are among those tools.

How Drone Technology Assists Officers

Documenting Crime Scenes and Collisions

Assisting in Searches for Missing People

Supporting Emergency and Critical Incident Responses

Assessing Disaster Areas

Providing Situational Awareness During Police Operations

Governed by Law, Policy, and Oversight

The use of drones is governed by applicable legislation and regulations, including:

Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Criminal Code of Canada

Aeronautics Acts

Canadian Aviation Regulation

The Police Act, 1990 (Saskatchewan)

Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (LA FOIP)

Applicable Court Orders

Regina Police Service Policies and Procedures

Our Commitment to Privacy:

The Regina Police Service is committed to using drones responsibly and in a manner that respects individual privacy rights. Drones are not used for general/random surveillance of the public. All deployments will comply with the appropriate regulations and legislation. If there is any indication the use of a drone may engage privacy interests, the Service will ensure that appropriate legal authority exists before deployment.

Images, video, and other data collected through drone operations are used only for legitimate policing, training, public affairs, maintenance or public safety purposes. Access to drone recordings is restricted to authorized personnel and any collection, use, retention, disclosure or disposal of information is managed in accordance with applicable legislation and Regina Police Service records management practices. Recordings are disclosed only where authorized or required by law.

The Regina Police Service regularly reviews its drone program to ensure compliance with legal, operational and privacy requirements while supporting the safety and security of the community.