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Denver Police Drones Beat Officers to 80% of Calls
Denver Police drones arrived first in 88% of 215 calls, aiding faster response and reducing officer deployment, amid debates on privacy and surveillance contracts.
- In mid-October, the Denver Police Department quietly launched a drones-as-first-responder pilot using two Skydio X10 drones and rooftop docking stations, dispatching them to 215 calls through December 8th.
- Police say the program aims to speed response times and improve safety, enrolling Denver Police Department in free pilot deals with Skydio's six-month trial and a zero-dollar Flock contract through March 2026.
- Police flight records reveal the two Skydio X10 drones flew 297 missions, reached scenes before officers 88% of the time, and were the sole response in 80 of 199 calls.
- Privacy advocates warn that the program sparked concerns about transparency and contracting, with some Denver City Council members unaware and Flock Safety already controversial in the city.
- Under the Denver Police Department policy , drone footage unrelated to investigations is deleted after 60 days, while state and federal legal framework lags and Skydio and Flock Safety contracts differ on AI training.
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Denver police quietly launch drones as first-responders in program to fight crime from the sky
The Denver Police Department (DPD) has quietly launched drones to serve as first-responders in a pilot program, sparking renewed concerns about surveillance and transparency.The pilot program includes two Skydio X10 drones and two docking stations installed on the roof of the Denver Police Administration building on Cherokee Street in downtown Denver.Since mid-October, when the pilot program was first launched, the drones have responded to 215 c…
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