Birmingham Police Launching Drone First Responder Pilot Program

When someone calls 911, every second matters. In a push to modernize emergency response and improve officer safety, the ...
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Why Birmingham thinks $1.5 million drone investment will cut down on crime

The Birmingham Police Department will soon be responding to crimes by air, after the City Council approved $1.5 million to buy drones for police use. “There’s a necessity to incorporate the latest ...
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Ala. Police Force to Spend $1.5M to Get Drone Program Off the Ground

The Birmingham Police Department will buy 16 drones that officials hope will improve officer safety by giving them "eyes in the sky to assess (a) situation before they ever get there." Multiple ...
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Birmingham invests $1.5 million in drones to enhance public safety

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Birmingham City Council has approved a $1.5 million investment in drone technology for the Birmingham Police Department (BPD) to enhance public safety. The funding will be used ...