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Green Bay Uses Drones as First Responders

Green Bay’s police and fire departments are revolutionizing emergency response with drones—deployed since June, these aerial units are cutting through staffing shortages by delivering real-time situational awareness before ground crews arrive. For just $1.3 million, the city equipped four drones across two hubs, transforming how calls are handled: a minor disturbance turned into a critical intervention, while another saved officer hours by confirming no police action was needed. Fire crews benefit too, using drones to safely assess highway accidents and gauge fire size. All operations remain…

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