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Show Low council approves three-year contract for drone-as-first-responder program
Summary
Council approved a contract with Flock Safety for a drone-as-first-responder system with a 60-day opt-out; the first-year cost is about $50,000, with two optional renewal years at about $150,000 per year.
The Show Low City Council approved a three-year contract with Flock Safety for a drone-as-first-responder (DFR) program that city staff said will provide rapid aerial imagery and integrate with existing license plate reader systems.
Police Commander (presenter) Jason Westover told the council that recent incidents showed a need for faster aerial response. “The ability to provide an aerial view and provide pre-arrival intelligence to first responders will help increase officer safety and minimize liability to the city,” Westover said. Staff described the system as including autonomous…
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