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During a recent 911 call, our Real-Time Information Center launched a drone to quickly assess the situation, ahead of officers arrival. The drone was able to provide responding officers with information about the scene, leading them to find the suspect hiding in a storm drain.

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20,507 views • 1 year ago

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21,740 views • 8 months ago

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Broomfield Police

18,062 views • 6 months ago

We are launching a 90-day Drone as First Responder (DFR) trial to evaluate how remotely piloted drones can support emergency response & public safety. ℹ️ The trial will assess the effectiveness of drones in improving situational awareness, supporting operational decision-making & enhancing public & officer safety. Beginning Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, 2 Skydio X10 drones will be deployed to select incidents in northeast & southeast Calgary. The drones will provide responding members with real-time aerial information to help them better understand unfolding incidents & determine the most appropriate response. 💬 “The Drone as First Responder model has been successfully implemented by other police agencies & has shown potential to enhance emergency response. This trial will help us determine how the technology can support public safety in Calgary by providing responding officers with valuable information about an incident, often before they arrive on scene.” — Supt. Jodi Gach of the CPS Operational Support Division. The drones are deployed from a secure location in northeast Calgary. When an eligible call for service is identified, a sworn CPS member trained as a drone pilot can remotely deploy a drone to the scene. In some cases, the drone may arrive before responding officers, providing an early view of the incident that can help members identify risks, locate individuals & make informed operational decisions. While we have used drones for several years to support public safety operations, including emergency incidents, searches & investigations, DFR introduces a new deployment model that allows drones to respond directly to select calls for service & provide information during the early stages of an incident. ℹ️ The use of drones for the trial has been approved by Transport Canada. The trial will be conducted in accordance with Transport Canada regulations & CPS policies. 🌐 More information about the CPS use of drones & the DFR trial can be found here: 📺 Watch the full media availability here:

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Calgary Police

18,146 views • 22 days ago

Dallas PD’s Drone as First Responder program continues to support our on-the-ground patrol officers by providing aerial coverage on emergency calls while officers respond. On a recent call for service in the 2000 block of Elm Street, our drone unit was overhead at an 11-story parking garage where a man called 9-1-1 and told the call analyst he wanted to jump off the building. The drone maintained visual contact with the man, relaying important details to the officers arriving, as the man looked distressed and repeatedly walked to the edge, even sitting on the ledge and looking down. When the officers reached the top of the garage, they quickly and safely took the man into custody. With the fast response by the drone pilot, officers arrived at the scene with critical intelligence they would not have received from just the call to 9-1-1. This incident is documented under case number 076743-2026.

Dallas PD’s Drone as First Responder program continues to support our on-the-ground patrol officers by providing aerial coverage on emergency calls while officers respond. On a recent call for service in the 2000 block of Elm Street, our drone unit was overhead at an 11-story parking garage where a man called 9-1-1 and told the call analyst he wanted to jump off the building. The drone maintained visual contact with the man, relaying important details to the officers arriving, as the man looked distressed and repeatedly walked to the edge, even sitting on the ledge and looking down. When the officers reached the top of the garage, they quickly and safely took the man into custody. With the fast response by the drone pilot, officers arrived at the scene with critical intelligence they would not have received from just the call to 9-1-1. This incident is documented under case number 076743-2026.

Dallas Police Dept

11,629 views • 4 months ago

Earlier this week around 3 a.m., officers responded to a report of a prowler at a construction site near K-10 and K-7 highways. Our officers quickly surrounded the area and deployed a drone to search from above. The drone operator soon spotted someone hiding under heavy construction equipment. With a coordinated plan in place, a team of officers, along with one of our K9s, moved in and took the suspect safely into custody. Further investigation revealed stolen tools from a Lenexa business, along with meth and drug paraphernalia. This same individual had been arrested by Lenexa officers earlier this year in connection with another business burglary. The Johnson County District Attorney's Office has charged this suspect with crimes related to both cases. To anyone thinking about committing crimes in Lenexa: our officers have the tools, training, and technology...and we will find you.

Earlier this week around 3 a.m., officers responded to a report of a prowler at a construction site near K-10 and K-7 highways. Our officers quickly surrounded the area and deployed a drone to search from above. The drone operator soon spotted someone hiding under heavy construction equipment. With a coordinated plan in place, a team of officers, along with one of our K9s, moved in and took the suspect safely into custody. Further investigation revealed stolen tools from a Lenexa business, along with meth and drug paraphernalia. This same individual had been arrested by Lenexa officers earlier this year in connection with another business burglary. The Johnson County District Attorney's Office has charged this suspect with crimes related to both cases. To anyone thinking about committing crimes in Lenexa: our officers have the tools, training, and technology...and we will find you.

Lenexa Police

13,083 views • 11 months ago