Article Summary

This article is not considered a psychological operation. It reveals that the Los Angeles Police Department used its 'Drone as First Responder' program, initially promoted as a life-saving emergency tool, to conduct aerial surveillance at public protests, including a No Kings rally and a demonstration against the Trump administration's immigration policies. Based on flight data analysis, the report raises concerns about the LAPD's monitoring of constitutionally protected, nonviolent gatherings, potentially contradicting the department's claims about privacy and limited drone use.