A new bill has been passed that restricts the use of drones by a police department. The bill limits drone deployment to major emergencies. This development comes after concerns were raised about a pilot program that was launched without proper approval.

The program had been operating for a short period, around 30 to 45 days, before it was brought to attention. Questions about transparency and video storage had also been raised.

Further details about the bill and the circumstances surrounding its passage are available from the source. The bill is intended to address concerns about the use of drones by the police department.