Countering Unmanned Aircraft Systems Task Force.
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Overview
This bill establishes the Countering Unmanned Aircraft Systems Task Force within the California Office of Emergency Services. The task force’s goal is to develop a statewide strategy to protect critical infrastructure, mass gatherings, and other vulnerable targets from attacks using unmanned aircraft systems. It will include representatives from various public and private entities, such as law enforcement, fire departments, and utility companies, and will focus on detection, tracking, and mitigation strategies.
Key provisions
- Establishes the Countering Unmanned Aircraft Systems Task Force within the Office of Emergency Services.
- Requires the task force to develop a statewide strategy to protect against unmanned aircraft system attacks.
- Mandates the task force to include representatives from various public and private entities, including the State Threat Assessment Center.
- Authorizes the task force to develop and update response plans integrating detection systems.
- Requires the task force to assess risks and coordinate with federal agencies.
- Directs the task force to provide training for first responders on detecting and mitigating unmanned aircraft system threats.
- Allows the task force to conduct exercises to simulate unmanned aircraft system-related incidents.
- Requires the task force to develop secure training for personnel on interpreting unmanned aircraft system detection data.
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