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BPD launches drone-first-responder pilot
August 29, 2026
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Boston Police pilot drone-as-first-responder program
Boston Police, working with Motorola Solutions and BRINC, are beginning a Drone as First Responder pilot this weekend, using Responder drones and weatherproof docking stations flown by an internal team of FAA-certified BPD pilots.
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