Chesterfield County launches drone-as-a-first-responder program, first of its kind in Central Virginia

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Chesterfield County launches drone-as-a-first-responder program, first of its kind in Central Virginia

Chesterfield County has launched the first drone-as-a-first-responder program in Central Virginia, stationing three drones that can deploy before first responders even arrive on scene.

Chesterfield launches drone first responder program

"As we all know, technology is ever-changing," Police Chief Carpenter said. "But the mission of public safety remains the same."

One missing person changed everything for this drone program

When community leaders first proposed using drones to help protect residents, not everyone was convinced. Some questioned the cost. Others worried about privacy. But then the drones started finding missing people, guiding first responders, and responding to emergencies in seconds instead of nearly an hour.

Chesterfield now using drones to assist emergency response; emphasizes privacy measures are in place

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