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Police present Flock Safety gunshot detection and drone trial; council approves 9‑day test
Summary
The Lawrence Police Department briefed councilors on a proposed Flock Safety audio gunshot detection and drone‑first‑responder program and compared costs to the city’s current ShotSpotter subscription; the council approved a 9‑day trial and asked for live demonstrations for council members.
The Lawrence Police Department presented an informational item about a proposed Flock Safety audio gunshot detection system and a Flock drone first‑responder (DFR) program.
Salman Darr, introduced in the record as a sergeant assigned to the department’s IT unit, outlined a three‑phase rollout: mapping sensor locations with Flock staff, permitting and site surveys in a week of January work, and on‑site installation leading to a…
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