Huntington Beach, California: First Responder Police Drones Launch from Rooftops Around City

August 13th, 2025

Via: Los Angeles Times:

The Huntington Beach Police Department typically takes about five minutes to get to a crime scene or emergency situation.

Drones will soon cut that time to two minutes or less.

The department is expected to launch its Drone as First Responder program on Sept. 13, officials said during a news conference and demonstration Tuesday at the Lake Street Fire Station.

Drone as First Responder programs have been launching statewide. Large cities such as New York, Chicago and Oklahoma City have started similar programs.

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