Winchester staff outline Drone‑as‑First‑Responder pilot, promise sub‑2‑minute response and privacy safeguards
City emergency management and police described a Drone‑as‑First‑Responder pilot, noting FAA waivers and a planned mid‑September demo week; staff said drones would launch only for 911 calls and video would be retained under body‑worn camera policies.
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City emergency management and public safety staff on Wednesday detailed plans to test a Drone‑as‑First‑Responder (DFR) program that would place drones on automated launch docks to reach 911 calls far faster than current ad hoc requests.
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