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Buena Park approves two‑year lease with Flock Safety for 'drone‑as‑first‑responder' program

Buena Park City Council · June 24, 2025
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Summary

The City Council unanimously approved a two‑year sole‑source agreement with Flock Safety for leased drone hardware, software, data storage and radar services totaling $450,000 plus an $85,000 contingency; council noted the contract will be reviewed under the police department’s military equipment use policy before launch.

The Buena Park City Council unanimously approved a two‑year agreement with Flock Safety to lease drone‑as‑first‑responder (DFR) hardware, software, evidence storage and radar services in a sole‑source contract. Staff recommended dispensing with competitive bidding on the basis the bundled capability is available only from the proposed vendor.

Program aims and capabilities: Captain Nguyen described the DFR system as allowing remotely‑operated drones to respond to calls with a single pilot, providing situational awareness minutes…

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