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Police chief outlines Drone-as-First-Responder evaluation; Council to get vendor comparisons

City Council of Nassau Bay, Texas · April 13, 2026
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Summary

Police Chief Tim Cromie briefed the council on evaluations of Drone-as-First-Responder systems, vendor demonstrations, potential partnership with Webster, operational and privacy considerations; Chief Cromie will return with vendor comparisons and cost estimates.

Police Chief Tim Cromie updated the council on the department's evaluation of Drone-as-First-Responder (DFR) systems during the April 13 meeting.

The chief described vendor demonstrations, operational requirements, estimated costs (not specified in the minutes), potential partnership opportunities with the neighboring City of Webster, and privacy implications for public operations. No formal action was taken; Chief Cromie will return to Council with vendor comparisons and more detailed cost estimates.

Council discussion focused on research and privacy; the minutes do not record specific dollar figures or timelines for implementation.

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