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Council approves $450,000 two‑year drone first‑responder system funded largely by state grant
Summary
The Colony approved a two‑year contract with Flock Group to purchase a rooftop‑docked first‑responder drone and ground radar system ($450,000 total) using a Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority grant plus city match; police chief described response benefits, FAA waivers and privacy safeguards.
The Colony City Council approved a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute a two‑year contract with Flock Group Inc. for a first‑responder drone system and associated radar at a total contract value of $450,000, to be paid using a combination of a Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority grant and city general fund match.
Police Chief Foxall told council the system is intended to reduce response time and improve officer safety by…
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