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Multiple sourcesPolice drone· Fresno, Fresno County

Fresno Police Department launches Drone-as-First-Responder unit

Fresno police launched a new three-drone Drone-as-First-Responder unit on August 7, joining a wave of California agencies adopting DFR programs.

Outcome
Outcome unclear
Agency
Not disclosed
Vendor
Not publicly identified
Technology role
assisted officer response
Crime category
unspecified
Incident date
Publication date
8/7/2026
Confidence
75%

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