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Drone as First Responder programs with Live911 technology are improving dispatch operations and changing police response

Photo courtesy of Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office

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By reassessing how departments traditionally respond to calls for service, we can embrace the advantages autonomous drones offer, the insight Live911 gives an officer, and the transparency provided by GPS/RFID. The question isn’t “Should we?” it’s “Why wouldn’t we?”

– Lieutenant Les Galer, Pittsburg Police Department

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DFR and the 911 Gap

Discover what you may be overlooking when considering a Drone as First Responder program.
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Sedalia Police Department

Commander Michael Elwood, DFR Drone Pilot for the Criminal Investigations Bureau at Sedalia Police Department, shares how Live911 helps him make faster, more informed decisions before dispatch even finishes the call. With Live911, Sedalia PD is transforming response time, officer safety, and situational awareness — all by streaming live 911 audio directly to the drone team.

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Since we deployed Live911 in our SMART Center, we’re now first on the scene 88% of the time when we respond with DFR.

– Sgt. Derek Leone, SMART Center / DFR

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Live911 Tech Talk Featuring Santa Monica PD

See how Live911 gives responders real-time 911 call audio and critical context before arrival. In this Tech Talk, Derek explains how faster awareness supports better emergency response.
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