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Public Health, Safety and Equity Committee
Coverage of Public Health, Safety and Equity Committee in the Nexus archive.
- Minneapolis drone first responder program faces community pushback
Minneapolis leaders are considering a 75-day pilot program to deploy police drones for 911 calls on the north side, facing community pushback during a public hearing. The Minneapolis Police Department, partnering with Skydio Inc., aims to use drones for real-time situational awareness, emphasizing they are not a replacement for officers but a tool to improve response efficiency and safety.