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Peoria Tests Drone First Responders | Peoria News
Peoria’s police are testing a game-changing drone system that launches automatically on 911 calls, streaming live video to officers before they arrive—think of it as a flying eyes-in-the-sky tool designed to de-escalate situations, save resources, and boost safety without replacing human responders. Equipped with thermal imaging, lights, and two-way speakers, these drones are being evaluated by Axon and Skydio to see if they can become a vital part of public safety, potentially expanding to fire and public works. No surveillance or patrols—just targeted, real-time support for actual…
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