Montgomery County, MD Drone as First Responder pilot tests technology's role in emergencies
Montgomery Country, MD Drone as First Responder Pilot
Montgomery County selected Silver Spring and Wheaton as flight zones after evaluating crime trends. County dispatchers and drone pilots consult during each emergency call to decide if flights are necessary. The Montgomery County Police Department determines threat levels, personnel needs, and appropriate responses based on real-time aerial footage. Community feedback gathered at two public meetings shaped the program's development.
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Montgomery Co. police makes case for drone first responders to Wheaton residents - WTOP News
In Montgomery County, Maryland, the police department hopes that, come fall, it will be able to use drones to respond to some 911 calls.
Montgomery County Council approves new police drone program | MoCo360
The Drone As First Responder pilot program will fund drones to assist the Montgomery County Police Department in emergency response before officers arrive.
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