Last week, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and interim NYPD Commissioner Tom Donlon announced the city’s Drone as First Responder (DFR) program.
The initiative is now active in five commands (two drones each) within three of the city’s five boroughs.
NYPD Taps Drones for Airborne Police Work
Initiative is now active in five commands within three of the city’s five boroughs.
Key Takeaways:
- New York City has launched its Drone as First Responder (DFR) program, active in five commands across three boroughs.
- Drones will be rapidly dispatched to various emergencies, including missing persons, ShotSpotter alerts, robberies, and other crimes in progress.
- The program aims to supplement police presence by providing real-time audio/video, collecting evidence, assessing dangerous incidents, and enhancing overall emergency response capabilities.
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