The Clayton City Council will receive a presentation this week on the Police Department’s plan to pursue state homeland security funding to launch an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) program, according to a staff report from City Clerk Leticia Miguel. Clayton adopted its Military Equipment Use Policy in 2022 and conducts annual public hearings on its use and acquisition. The Police Department plans to request funding through the 2026 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP), part of a federal effort administered by the Department of Homeland Security and FEMA to help local agencies prepare for and respond to potential terrorist threats and other major emergencies. Clayton has successfully used the grant program in recent years, most recently obtaining an all-terrain vehicle and officer safety gear through the 2024 funding cycle. Key dates in the Homeland Security grant timeline include county-level review in early 2026, federal review in mid-to-late 2026, approval in March 2027, and a spending window through August 2029.