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January 21, 2004 Sheriff Jerry L. Demings Orange County Sheriff's Office 2500 West Colonial Drive Orlando, Florida 32804 Dear Sheriff Demings, On January 16, 2014, you charged your Citizens’ Adviso ry Committee with determining whether or not the Unmanned Aircraft System (U.A.S.) would be a viable law enforcement tool for the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. After a very professional and educational presentati on on the U.A.S. by your Homeland Security Staff, the Committee has a greater understanding of how this system can be used to protect both your deputies and the community that you serve as presented by your staff. The Sheriff’s Citizens’ Advisory Committee voted unanimously to support the us e of the U.A.S. by your agency. The Sheriff’s Citizens’ Advisory Committee thanks you for the opportun ity to serve a nd provide these recommendations to the Ora nge County Sheriff's Office. Respectfully Submitted, Walter Hawkins, Chairman OCSO Sheriff’s Citizens’ Advisory Committee cc: Committee Members Captain Rick Meli The League of Women Voters® of Orange County