Colorado Police Deploy Drones as First Responders in Emergencies
Colorado law enforcement agencies, including the Denver Police Department, plan to use drones as first responders to 911 calls, aiming to save resources and prioritize urgent calls. While proponents see it as the future of policing, the ACLU raises concerns about potential impacts on civil liberties and First Amendment activities. The DPD is expanding its drone program with a $100,000 grant and aims to create a public dashboard to track drone flights.