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State Grant Funds Drone Program for Emergency Response

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A state grant of nearly half a million dollars is allowing the Bellingham Police Department to expand its use of aerial drones. The new Drone as First Responder program enables licensed officers to remotely pilot drones to emergency scenes to gather a first-hand view of conditions before other personnel arrive.

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The program is intended to quickly provide critical information about ground conditions at 911 calls, which allows the department to send the appropriate response and improve safety for everyone involved.

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    Flock Safety might see an increase in demand or market prices due to government adoption of surveillance technology.

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