{"id":34979,"date":"2024-11-14T16:01:15","date_gmt":"2024-11-14T16:01:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/?p=34979"},"modified":"2024-11-14T16:01:15","modified_gmt":"2024-11-14T16:01:15","slug":"mayor-adams-interim-police-commissioner-donlon-announce-drone-as-first-responder-program-to-reduce-response-times-and-keep-new-yorkers-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/archives\/34979","title":{"rendered":"Mayor Adams, interim police Commissioner Donlon announce ‘Drone as First Responder’ program to reduce response times and keep New Yorkers safe"},"content":{"rendered":"

NEWYORK:\u00a0<\/em>New York city Mayor Eric Adams and New York city Police Department (NYPD) Interim Commissioner Tom Donlon announced the \u201cDrone as First Responder\u201d (DFR) program, which leverages the latest in aerial autonomous vehicle technology to enhance the NYPD\u2019s emergency-response capabilities as the agency fulfills its mission to keep New Yorkers safe.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The DFR program is now operational in five commands in three boroughs, marking a successful expansion of the NYPD\u2019s unmanned aircraft systems initiative.<\/p>\n

Located at the 67th, 71st, and 75th\u00a0police precincts in Brooklyn; the 48th\u00a0Police Precinct in the Bronx; and the Central Park Precinct in Manhattan, the 10 newest drones \u2014 two per command \u2014 will be deployed remotely and fly autonomously to the exact longitude and latitude of select priority public safety calls, including searches for missing people, alerts from the ShotSpotter gunshot detection system, incidents of robberies and grand larcenies, and other crimes in progress as needed.<\/p>\n

The rapid deployment of DFR drones based at station houses supplements the NYPD\u2019s in-person patrol response to 911 calls by supplying high-definition audio and video that is accessible, in real time, on officers and supervisors\u2019 department-issued smartphones.<\/p>\n

\u201cNew York City is flying into the future as we keep New Yorkers safe,\u201d said\u00a0Mayor Adams.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile the \u2018Drone as First Responder\u2019 program is what precision policing in the 21st\u00a0century looks like, drone potential is really just taking off.\u00a0We are leveraging the latest technology to enhance the NYPD\u2019s emergency-response capabilities, remotely sending drones to the exact longitude and latitude of where an emergency call comes and sometimes in as little as a minute. These drones will mean more efficient policing and will help increase the safety of our responding NYPD officers and New Yorkers.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen New Yorkers need help, our first responders are always there as quickly as possible to ensure their safety,\u201d said\u00a0Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Chauncey Parker.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis program adds a powerful tool to our toolkit, enabling police to respond faster and with more accurate information. By using technology to improve efficiency and services, we\u2019re helping those who protect us do their jobs better when every second counts and we\u2019re making our communities even more safe.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are at the forefront of these exciting innovations today, and we must always keep seeking out the benefits of new and improving technology,\u201d said\u00a0NYPD Interim Commissioner Donlon.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur DFR program is part of this evolution. It enables our highly trained officers to be even more responsive to the people we serve, and to carry out the NYPD\u2019s critical work in ways that are increasingly effective, efficient, and safe for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n

The DFR initiative is one aspect of the NYPD\u2019s larger drone program that, since late-2018, has deployed drones directly from the hands of on-site operators to perform various tasks: recreating floor plans with 360-degree views and searching collapsed structures, facilitating two-way communication with barricaded individuals, tracking fleeing crime suspects, documenting collision and crime scenes, conducting evidence searches, assisting with warrant executions, helping to effect rescues during storms, and monitoring shark activity off city beaches.<\/p>\n

NYPD drones were also used to inspect the structural integrity of buildings and bridges following the region\u2019s 4.8-magnitude earthquake earlier this year. Additionally, the technology can potentially be used to drop flotation devices to swimmers in distress and deliver vital first-aid equipment \u2014 such as automated external defibrillators, tourniquets, and naloxone (a nasal spray that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose) \u2014 to bystanders at emergency scenes.<\/p>\n

The key aspects of the NYPD\u2019s DFR program are: rapid deployment, enhanced situational awareness, improved first responder safety, new search-and-rescue capabilities, evidence collection, hazardous material incidents, natural disaster response, transparency and cost-effectiveness.<\/p>\n

Every DFR flight is commanded and monitored by an NYPD officer certified as a drone pilot by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). DFR pilots are situated at the Joint Operations Center at police headquarters in lower Manhattan or at one of the department\u2019s off-site Technical Assistance and Response Unit (TARU) stations.<\/p>\n

Pilots remotely control the drones on a computer screen that displays a live feed, enabling them to make initial scene assessments and quickly broadcast over police radios detailed descriptions of suspects and other timely information considered valuable to central dispatchers and arriving patrol officers.<\/p>\n

Each DFR mission is additionally monitored in real time by a member of the NYPD\u2019s Legal Bureau.<\/p>\n

With the launch of the DFR program, the NYPD now has 100 drones of various sizes and capabilities, and more than 110 FAA-qualified drone operators. NYPD drones have been dispatched on more than 4,000 missions in the past year, including approximately 2,300 priority calls for service. Recorded footage is deleted after 30 days, unless it is to be used to investigate a crime, captures an arrest, or other evidence that must be preserved to assist in a prosecution.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is now part of our crime-fighting apparatus, and it is truly a game changer,\u201d said\u00a0NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Operations Kaz Daughtry.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is an exciting approach to emergency response that increases our operational efficiency while making everyone much safer. These strategic advantages are the future of policing in New York City and the nation.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe \u2018Drone as First Responder\u2019 program is an important step in enhancing public safety in our parks, ensuring that all New Yorkers feel secure while enjoying our green spaces,\u201d\u00a0said\u00a0<\/strong>New York City Department of Parks and Recreation Commissioner Sue Donoghue.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis innovation not only strengthens our emergency response capabilities, but also enriches the overall park experience, allowing families to focus on what truly matters \u2014 creating lasting memories at one of the most famed parks across the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe launch of the \u2018Drone as First Responder\u2019 program marks a groundbreaking advancement in public safety and emergency response,\u201d said\u00a0New York State Senator Roxanne J. Persaud, chair, Committee on Social Services.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy integrating cutting-edge drone technology with law enforcement, we are strengthening the ability to protect and serve our communities like never before.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI welcome the \u2018Drone as First Responder\u2019 program as an innovative and vital supplement for NYPD Officers to drastically improve response times during crucial public safety incidents,\u201d said\u00a0New York\u00a0State Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs we work to make New Yorkers safer, NYPD\u2019s DFRs are being immediately deployed by officers to help save lives while they rush to the scene; rapidly providing first responders critical information during potential shootings, searches for missing persons, and other incidents where every second matters.\u00a0I thank Mayor Adams and NYPD Interim Commissioner Donlon, as I work closely with the mayor\u2019s administration to keep improving public safety for all while ensuring our rights remain protected.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe DFR program reflects our commitment to efficient, cost-effective service delivery utilizing the latest technology,\u201d said\u00a0New York State Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar.<\/p>\n

\u201cFive NYPD commands will now have the power to deploy drones to serve as aerial agents of safety, collecting vital data to solve cases. It is a wise use of taxpayer dollars and city resources, freeing up law enforcement to engage in other public safety work and saving millions in overtime. This builds upon our success using drones to interdict dozens of subway surfers before tragedy strikes. I am proud to support this cutting-edge use of drones, authoring legislation in Albany to ensure we only procure ones without cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Together, we will make our airspace a new front in our work to keep all New Yorkers safe.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cEnsuring that Central Park remains an accessible and welcoming refuge for every visitor is the Conservancy\u2019s highest priority, and that\u2019s an enormous challenge across 843 acres of diverse woodlands, lawns and other landscapes,\u201d said\u00a0Betsy Smith, president and chief executive officer, Central Park Conservancy.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe commend the NYPD for investing in new technologies to help improve how they respond to emergencies and the agency\u2019s commitment to keeping the park safe for more than 42 million annual users.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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