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NewsApril 8, 2025

Oregon Bill Would Allow Police Agencies to Use Drone as First Responder

Currently, police can only use drones without a judge’s permission under “exigent circumstances,” such as when someone is in immediate harm or suspects are fleeing.

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NewsApril 4, 2025

Flock Safety Opens Georgia Drone Manufacturing Facility

In Smyrna, Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley said “it’s easy to see that drones are the future of law enforcement. They are safer, they are faster, they work 24 hours a day, seven days a week.”

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NewsMarch 26, 2025

California Agency Wants to Use State Grant for DFR and Real-Time Crime Center

A grant of $265,000 from the state’s Citizen Option for Public Safety program would cover a 13-month trial of drone as first responder as well as the real-time crime center.

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NewsMarch 17, 2025

POLICE and Flock Safety to Present Webinar on How Law Enforcement Agencies Can Afford Technology

Attendees will discover actionable strategies, creative funding options, and real-world examples to help their law enforcement agencies enhance their operations on a budget.

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NewsFebruary 11, 2025

Proposed Legislation Would Require Utah Agencies to Disclose AI Use

Sponsored by Sen. Stephanie Pitcher, D-Millcreek, SB180 passed the Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee on Monday evening with unanimous support.

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NewsFebruary 10, 2025

Chicago PD Deploys 10,000 Samsung Galaxy S Smartphones

Samsung first partnered with the Chicago Police Department to launch a technology proof of concept in 2018. Under the expanded relationship, Samsung now provides equipment and software for the entire police fleet.

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NewsJanuary 31, 2025

Flock Safety and ForceMetrics Form Strategic Partnership

A new strategic partnership demonstrates Flock Safety’s and ForceMetrics’ commitment to offer an integrated solution in 2025 to bridge critical information gaps in real-time emergencies.

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NewsJanuary 29, 2025

California Agency Receives Permission for Citywide DFR Program

The Elk Grove Police Department says its BVLOS waiver represents the largest square miles of approval for law enforcement drone operations in the nation and allows the operation of drones at an altitude up to 400 feet

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NewsJanuary 27, 2025

Some Maryland Lawmakers Want to Regulate Police Use of Drones

This month the General Assembly began weighing whether to set state-level rules for more expansive police drone programs. Lawmakers summoned police and a spokesperson for the American Civil Liberties Union to review Montgomery County's program.

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ArticlesDecember 19, 2024

First Look: Skydio’s Drone Traffic Controller

Skydio’s DFR Command software helps law enforcement agencies set up, operate, and manage drones for first response.

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