# Leaked SF Police Drone Footage Reveals Urban Surveillance Reality

A leak of San Francisco police drone footage has exposed the city's extensive aerial surveillance capabilities, showing how law enforcement monitors public spaces from above. The footage highlights the growing use of drones for urban policing and raises privacy concerns among residents and civil liberties advocates.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [Wired](https://www.wired.com/story/sfpd-drone-video-leak-surveillance/) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000