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Council approves drone first-responder program after extended Q&A on scope, privacy, cost
Summary
Taylor City Council approved a five-year drone first-responder program not to exceed $775,000 funded through federal forfeiture; police officials described operational benefits, training, coverage and data recording; council approved the motion by voice vote.
Taylor City Council approved a five-year drone first-responder program for the police department, authorizing a sole-source purchase not to exceed $775,000 to be funded through federal forfeiture justice capital outlay.
The motion, made by Councilman Johnson and supported by Councilman Rose, passed by voice vote after an extended presentation and question-and-answer period. Police officials described the program as a five-year agreement that will initially rely on federal forfeiture funds; department leadership said they may seek to reallocate some costs to general fund balance in future budget seasons.
Police presenters described…
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