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Wasco police roll out drone‑first responder plan and report staffing gains
Summary
Chief reported progress on recruitment, lower crime metrics, radio and dispatch upgrades and plans to operate a drone-first-responder system tied to dispatch. Council asked about gang graffiti and fireworks response; staff said the drone can deploy automatically from dispatch and can be taken over by officers in the field.
Police leadership updated the council at the April 30 strategic session about staffing and technology upgrades designed to improve response and public safety.
The police chief (speaker 13) said the department now has 34 positions filled across sworn and unsworn ranks, reported declines in burglaries and vehicle thefts in 2025 and outlined recruitment and promotional gains. The…
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