Lompoc Police Department 2023 Annual Report

SPECIALTIES

The Lompoc Police Department’s Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) program has three certified pilots, Officer Andreasen, Officer Gaddis, and Officer Jones. Officer Ramirez is in the process of obtaining his UAS pilot’s license, until then he is assisting the other pilots. The program’s primary drone is the new Aute EVOII which was purchased in November 2021 through a generous donation by One805. This drone has several different capabilities such as livestream, thermal vision, and FLIR technology. We have also added 4D mapping capabilities to our UAS program through another generous donation by One805. In 2023 The UAS Pilots conducted 30 Flights for a total of 11 hours and 42 minutes of flight time.

Drone Operations

SWAT Overwatch Operations 4D Mapping Search & Rescue Missions Riverbed Homeless Accident & Crime Scene Reconstruction DRONE USES:

School Resource Officer

School Resource Officer Pena has been an integral part of Lompoc High School since January 2022, serving as the School Resource Officer (SRO). In his role, SRO Pena actively engages with students and staff within the Lompoc Unified School District (LUSD). He maintains regular communication through weekly meetings with campus administration, providing updates on any student arrests, investigations, or citations that occur during school-related activities. Additionally, Officer Pena contributes to the School Attendance Review Board for Lompoc High School, educating students on their rights and responsibilities in interactions with law enforcement. SRO Pena supports staff in addressing disciplinary matters that involve criminal violations as determined by LHS administrators. Furthermore, he conducts non-emergency investigations, participates in LHS events and functions, and aids in organizing initiatives such as the "Every 15 Minutes" program. 17

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