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Drone as First Responder program

Coverage of Drone as First Responder program in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Apr 20 · 12:42 UTCMost recent: Jul 3 · 00:33 UTC
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Virginia Beach Police Departmentorganization1Oceanfrontplace1Metro Nashville Police Departmentorganization1Metro Councilorganization1Freddie O’Connellperson1Kelly Chiengperson1Emily Benedictperson1Nashville surveillance statutetopic1Los Angeles Police Departmentorganization1Skydioorganization1No Kings protesttopic1ICE Out protesttopic1John Wisemanperson1Trump administrationorganization1U.S. Armyorganization1
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  • SECURITYJul 3 · 00:33 UTCWAVY10 NORFOLK
    VBPD launches new drone program at Oceanfront

    The Virginia Beach Police Department has launched a new drone program at the Oceanfront to assist during serious emergencies. This Drone as First Responder Program is among the first in the region and coincides with the holiday weekend.

  • SECURITYJun 3 · 17:35 UTCWPLN NASHVILLE
    Nashville police drone usage hits turbulence after launching without council approval

    The Nashville Metro Police Department's drone program, launched without Metro Council approval, faces community backlash over lack of oversight. The program, operating under a legal exemption for temporary criminal investigations, is used for emergencies and traffic crashes, but critics argue it violates city surveillance statutes. Council members and advocates demand a public hearing and council vote.

  • SECURITYApr 20 · 12:42 UTCTHE INTERCEPT
    LAPD Deployed Drones to Spy on No Kings Protest

    The Los Angeles Police Department's 'Drone as First Responder' program, designed for emergency response, was used to surveil the No Kings and ICE Out protests. Flight data reveals 31 and 32 drone deployments at these events, raising concerns about privacy and civil liberties despite LAPD claims of limited surveillance scope.

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