Fort Worth PD ‘test drives’ vendors’ DFR systems By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill As police departments across the country are increasingly adding drones as first responder programs to their arsenal of law enforcement tools, each agency has to make decisions as to what set of DFR systems will best fit the needs of their particular community. The Fort Worth Police … [Read more...] about Fort Worth Takes a Vendor-Neutral Approach to Building Its DFR Program
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Kansas City Police Move Forward With DJI For DFR Program Expansion
By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill The Kansas City, Missouri Police Department has continued to expand its current drones as first responders (DFR) program, despite concerns that its use of drones and equipment made by Chinese company DJI could raise security issues. In January Chief Stacey Graves Police created a specialized DFR unit, with four officers who are … [Read more...] about Kansas City Police Move Forward With DJI For DFR Program Expansion
Dallas Police Launch Drone First Responder Program
By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill While initiating a drones as first responders’ program, the Dallas Police Department is seeking to connect its UAV data operations with its existing comprehensive data-collection and storage system. In December, the Dallas City Council approved a $120 million security package upgrade for the department. Working with security … [Read more...] about Dallas Police Launch Drone First Responder Program
FEMA Awards $250 Million Counter-UAS Grant for FIFA World Cup Security
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has distributed $250 million through its new Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Grant Program to eleven World Cup host states and the National Capital Region, marking the agency's fastest non-disaster grant deployment in its history. The counter-UAS funding represents the first phase of a $500 million program established under the 2025 … [Read more...] about FEMA Awards $250 Million Counter-UAS Grant for FIFA World Cup Security
Drones and AI Take Center Stage in World Cup Security Planning
Booz Allen platform uses drones, AI to protect World Cup sites By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill As the U.S. prepares to host a number of world class events – including the World Cup soccer tournament and the Summer Olympics -- next year, organizers and law enforcement officials are turning to UAV-related technologies to help keep event venues and surrounding areas … [Read more...] about Drones and AI Take Center Stage in World Cup Security Planning
