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Council approves two‑year drone-as‑first-responder contract with Flock up to $300,000
Summary
The council voted 5–0 to waive bidding and authorize a two‑year sole‑source agreement with Flock Group for a drone‑as‑first‑responder program, funded at roughly $150,000 per year; staff emphasized privacy protections and a public transparency portal.
Manhattan Beach on Feb. 3 approved a two‑year agreement with Flock Group (Flock/Aerodrome) to establish a drone‑as‑first‑responder (DFR) program for the police department, authorizing the city manager to execute a contract not to exceed $300,000.
Police Chief Rachel Johnson introduced the item and said the technology would allow the department to get video and situational awareness to first responders more quickly. The department showed results from demonstrations and peer agencies: in a local demo the drone averaged about 2…
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