Redmond police are piloting the ‘Drones as a First Responder’ program with a DJI drone, but are expecting their Seattle-made BRINC Responder drone to arrive soon.
REDMOND, Wash. — In a recent KING 5 interview, police in south King County said it’s possible that they will soon start using a drone that responds to 911 emergencies and gathers evidence before officers even arrive.
“We are not actively doing that right now, but it is on the horizon,” said Renton police officer Matthew Nugent.
But at another western Washington police department, we’re learning this type of technology is already being utilized: the Redmond Police Department.
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