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Metro Nashville Council to vote on restricting police drone use following unapproved pilot program
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Danica Sauter , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the proposed bill and the police department's drone program are available from local news sources, including WSMV 4 News.
The Metro Nashville Council is set to consider a bill that would limit the police department's use of drones and surveillance technology. This comes after the Metro Nashville Police Department launched a drone pilot program without city permission. The council's vote will determine whether to approve or reject the bill on its first reading.
Questions have been raised about the program's transparency and video storage. Further details about the proposed bill and the police department's drone program are available from local news sources, including WSMV 4 News.
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Category: safety Published: August 4, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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