South Australia Police

204 Mr ODENWALDER (Elizabeth) (9 September 2020). Can the minister provide information pertaining to SAPOL's use of drones (or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, or similar), including:

(a) The number of drones owned and operated by SAPOL?

(b) The number of drones acquired by SAPOL on a lease-type basis?

(c) A breakdown of which sections or units within SAPOL have control of these drones?

(d) A breakdown of when, where and how these drones were used in each calendar year from 2016?

(e) Any general orders or policies relating to the use or deployment of drones?

The Hon. V.A. TARZIA (Hartley—Minister for Police, Emergency Services and Correctional Services): I am advised by South Australia Police (SAPOL) the following:

(a) SAPOL has a number of remote piloted aircraft systems. For operational reasons SAPOL does not comment on capability.

(b) Nil.

(c) Special Tasks and Rescue Group.

(d) For operational reasons SAPOL does not comment on the locations or number of deployments.

(e) SAPOL complies with CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) Regulation—CASR Part 101.