Fresno Police eye future of public safety with drone technology, response within minutes

FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Imagine drones arriving at emergency scenes before officers even get there, delivering real-time eyes on the ground within minutes.

That future isn’t coming, it’s already here.

The Fresno Police Department is currently researching and testing a Drone as First Responder (DFR) program that could cut emergency response times in half. The program would deploy drones from strategic rooftops citywide to respond to calls, delivering real-time visuals within minutes…

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