Council approves $775,000 drone first-responder program amid privacy questions
Jan 21, 2025
Jan 21, 2025
Council approved a five-year, sole-source drone first-responder program not-to-exceed $775,000 funded through federal forfeiture; police chief highlighted officer safety, operational uses, training and FAA waivers while councilors raised privacy and coverage questions.
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The Taylor City Council voted to approve a five-year drone first-responder program with a sole-source provider in a contract not to exceed $775,000, funded through federal forfeiture capital outlay.
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