After a heated debate, Santa Ana became the latest city in Orange County to approve the use of drones as first responders.
Santa Ana Police Chief Robert Rodriguez told the council the drones will help the department improve response times.
“It will reduce the air support costs associated with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department helicopter contract. That contract currently right now sits about approximately half-a-million dollars a year,” he said. “It will provide responding officers with valuable information before they arrive on scene, which enhances community and officer safety.”…