Law Enforcement Tech Report - Drones as a First Responder

Law enforcement agencies initially adopted drones for tactical surveillance, search and rescue and crime scene documentation. Today, police departments leverage Drones as First Responders (DFR) programs to autonomously dispatch UAVs to incident locations immediately following a 911 call. With access to real-time aerial footage within minutes, officers are improving situational awareness, decision-making and resource deployment during critical periods.

As drone technology becomes further integrated into Law Enforcement operations, DFR’s are emerging as essential assets for investigations during the early phases of case development. Explore how DFR’s real-time aerial intelligence allows agencies to secure and evaluate evolving environments, generate investigative leads and document evidence with efficiency and perspective that traditional methods can’t match.

Access the Law Enforcement Technology Spotlight to:

• Understand DFR’s role in police investigations
• Stay ahead of evolving legislation and policies governing DFR
• Learn best practices for implementing a DFR program

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