Using a drone as a first responder is not an entirely new concept, but it is a relatively new program for the Fort Wayne Police Department. Despite public misconception, the drones will not be used for surveillance or random patrols. Instead, these drones will be used to answer radio calls, dispatch calls and calls for service only.

According to FWPD, drones arrive to the scene of an incident faster than officers over 70% of the time.

Currently 11 officers within the FWPD are learning to fly these drones. Two drones are in circulation, but as these officers become pilots, there are hopes to have a total of eight drones in circulation.

Using a drone as a first responder is not an entirely new concept, but it is a relatively new program for the <a href="https://www.fwpd.org/air-support-unit">Fort Wayne Police Department</a>. Despite public misconception, the drones will not be used for surveillance or random patrols. Instead, these drones will be used to answer radio calls, dispatch calls and calls for service only.
According to FWPD, drones arrive to the scene of an incident faster than officers over 70% of the time.
Currently 11 officers within the FWPD are learning to fly these drones. Two drones are in circulation, but as these officers become pilots, there are hopes to have a total of eight drones in circulation.

UNHOLSTERED is an in-depth podcast about how police officers serve their communities and how all people can stand up for the brave men and women who go out every day and put their lives at risk to get their job done. Your hosts Kayla Blakeslee, a Fort Wayne radio personality, and Sofia Rosales-Scantena, a Captain with the Fort Wayne Police Department, join forces to give listeners an unfiltered look at the stories, events, and topics that show how our officers serve and fight for our community every single day. No topics are off-limits! From saving lives to soul-crushing losses and every incredible moment in between, this is a podcast unlike any other as you will hear your police officers as you’ve never heard them before. ​

UNHOLSTERED is an in-depth podcast about how police officers serve their communities and how all people can stand up for the brave men and women who go out every day and put their lives at risk to get their job done. Your hosts Kayla Blakeslee, a Fort Wayne radio personality, and Sofia Rosales-Scantena, a Captain with the Fort Wayne Police Department, join forces to give listeners an unfiltered look at the stories, events, and topics that show how our officers serve and fight for our community every single day. No topics are off-limits! From saving lives to soul-crushing losses and every incredible moment in between, this is a podcast unlike any other as you will hear your police officers as you&rsquo;ve never heard them before. ​

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