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Council accepts $50,780 Broughton Foundation donation for police drones; department to adopt usage policy

Big Spring City Council · November 12, 2024
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The council unanimously accepted a $50,780 donation from the Broughton Foundation to buy four Cyrus Teledyne flare drones for the Big Spring Police Department, and Chief Williams said a written policy, FAA‑licensed operators and an appointed coordinator will be in place before deployment.

The Big Spring City Council unanimously approved acceptance of a $50,780 donation from the Broughton Foundation to the Big Spring Police Department to purchase four Cyrus Teledyne flare drones and accessories.

Police Chief Williams told the council the drones will be used for scene assessment,…

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