A man fleeing a suspected domestic violence incident was tracked by a drone, leading police to arrest him under a box. This event was part of a trial program called Drone as First Responder (DFR) implemented by the Alameda County Sheriff's Office. The DFR system aims to provide real-time reconnaissance to first responders before they arrive on scene, improving safety and response efficiency. The Alameda County Board of Supervisors approved a $600,000 contract with Flock Safety to support this initiative, while law enforcement officials cite its invaluable benefits in operations and safety enhancement.
A man in a red hoodie jumped over fences and swiveled through alleys near 165th Avenue in San Leandro, fleeing a suspected domestic violence incident.
The Drone as First Responder (DFR) trial program at the Eden Township Substation of the Alameda County Sheriff's Office led police officers to a suspect hiding underneath a box.
The Board of Supervisors voted 4-0 to enter a one-year $600,000 contract with Flock Safety to provide a DFR system.
Having advance information of an incident through drones is a tremendous advantage for officers attempting to diagnose a situation.
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