Elko County Sherriff - Drone Program

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Nevada Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

- All policies and procedures for the operation of unmanned aerial systems (UAS, drones, UAVs)
- All flight logs for UAS for 2021-2022
- All complaints in writing from employees objecting to the use of UAS footage for training 2020-2022
- All written requests for UAS deployment 2021-2022
- All Part 107 certifications for agency UAS operators
- All FAA and Nevada Department of Public Safety UAS registrations

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

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Patrick File

Theresa,

Thank you for sending the registration information, requests, and logs.

I also requested "All policies and procedures for the operation of unmanned aerial systems (UAS, drones, UAVs)" and "All complaints in writing from employees objecting to the use of UAS footage for training 2020-2022".

Could you also please send those records, or let me know if they do not exist? Thank you!

Patrick