Law Enforcement Tech Report – Drones as a First Responder by Carahsoft

Law enforcement agencies initially adopted drones for tactical surveillance, search and rescue, as well as crime scene documentation. Today, police departments leverage Drones as First Responders (DFR) programs to autonomously dispatch UAVs to incident locations immediately following a 911 call. With access to real-time aerial footage within minutes, officers are improving situational awareness, decision-making and resource deployment during critical periods.

As drone technology becomes further integrated into Law Enforcement operations, DFRs are emerging as essential assets for investigations during the early phases of case development. Explore how DFRs real-time aerial intelligence allows agencies to secure and evaluate evolving environments, generate investigative leads and document evidence with efficiency and perspective that traditional methods can’t match.

Access the Law Enforcement Technology Spotlight to:

  • Understand DFRs’ role in police investigations
  • Stay ahead of evolving legislation and policies governing DFR
  • Learn best practices for implementing a DFR program

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Content Details

Article

Content Type(s)

White Paper

Author

Carahsoft

Tags

Drones, Public Safety

Publish Date

06 Oct 2025