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Resident urges Lewisville to pilot 'drone as first responder' program, calls for strong privacy rules
Summary
At the Lewisville city council retreat, Adrian Doko urged the city to consider a 'drone as first responder' program to speed emergency information to 911 teams while designing clear privacy limits, oversight and airspace safety measures.
Adrian Doko urged Lewisville officials to consider a 'drone as first responder' (DFR) program, saying drones could deliver earlier information to police, fire and EMS and help de-escalate situations before more resources are committed. "A drone as first responders DFR program can help us deliver more tech," Doko said during the retreat's public comment period.
Doko, whom he identified as chairman of the…
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