CVPD has paved the way for police departments across the country to use drones in response to emergency calls, but has fought to keep drone footage private.
CHULA VISTA, Calif. — The Chula Vista Police Department has fought to keep drone video private. An appeals court disagreed and the Supreme Court of California says it's not getting involved. The case is heading back to a trial court to decide on guidelines for releasing video.
He requested all drone footage from the department for March 2021. Chula Vista Police denied the request which Castanares says was a violation of the state's public information law. He brought it to court. It was then that a trial court voted in favor of the department. "The appellate court and now the California Supreme Court have disagreed with the police that they can't categorically exempt all videos. They have to release videos not tied to ongoing investigations," he said.
CBS 8 reached out to Chula Vista Police for comment. The department did not comment on the April 10 Supreme Court action. The spokesperson said the case will now return to trial court and they cannot comment on pending litigation.
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