Police chief outlines expansion of drones, analytics and training; council presses on staffing and privacy
Wichita Police Chief presented a technology-forward plan — drones, Spot robotics, gunshot detection, real-time information center and data-driven deployment — and council members asked about staffing studies, vendor vetting and privacy safeguards; chief said many tools are grant-funded.
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Wichita Police Chief Sullivan (speaker 2) gave the council a wide-ranging briefing on the department's 21st-century policing strategy, emphasizing de-escalation training, accreditation, officer wellness and an expanding technology portfolio.
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