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Puyallup police showcase Drone‑as‑First‑Responder pilot; council asks about scope, costs and privacy controls
Summary
The Puyallup Police Department presented its drone program and a Drone‑as‑First‑Responder proof‑of‑concept that responded to calls faster than officers and in some cases canceled dispatched units; council members asked about costs, staffing, ranges, FAA compliance, and transparency portals.
The Puyallup Police Department presented a demonstration and results from a Drone‑as‑First‑Responder (DFR) proof of concept during the Dec. 9 meeting, describing how docked and remote‑operated drones augment patrol operations for searches, overwatch at large events, interior searches and flood monitoring.
Chief Scott Engel and Captain (as introduced in the presentation) said the department started a drone program in 2018 and ran a DFR proof‑of‑concept in 2024. Captain Bismarck said the department…
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