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  • In Chula Vista, Calif., Drones Now Respond to 911 Calls

    Gustavo Solis

    October 29, 2018 |

    San Diego Union-Tribune |

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    Response Location: United States, Chula Vista

    Police in Chula Vista, Calif., are using drones to respond to some emergency calls as part of a pilot program between the Federal Aviation Administration, Chula Vista and the city of San Diego. It’s an idea from Ensenada, Mexico, where use of drones prompted a 10 percent drop in crime, and on its first day in Chula Vista drones responded to 30 emergency calls that led to three arrests. The FAA is working with police to rewrite regulations as the program evolves to adapt to police needs.

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  • Ensenada shows U.S. police departments what drones can do to fight crime

    Gustavo Solis

    August 30, 2018 |

    San Diego Union-Tribune |

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    Response Location: Mexico, Ensenada

    Police in Ensenada, Mexico, have been using drones since October 2017 and it has led to more than 500 arrests and a 10 percent drop in crime. The drones have fostered faster response times and help police decide how to allocate resources appropriately, while highlighting risks before officers approach a property. Officials in Chula Vista, Calif., are working with the same drone company to start a similar program, which could prompt changes in federal policies on using drones in the U.S.

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