04/16/2026
Awesome to see FPD using drones to protect the citizens.
🚁📢 Agency Announcement 📢🚁
The Florence Police Department is proud to announce the full implementation of our Drone First Responder (DFR) Program, powered by Paladin.
Over the past year, our team has been utilizing strategically placed docked drones to respond to calls for service across the city. We are excited to share that we have now installed our final drone, providing complete coverage throughout the City of Florence.
This program allows our officers to quickly gain real-time aerial awareness, improve response times, and enhance the safety of both our community and first responders. Additional benefits of the DFR program include:
▪️ Providing real-time intelligence to officers before they arrive on scene
▪️ Assisting in locating suspects, missing persons, and fleeing vehicles
▪️ Supporting de-escalation by giving officers better situational awareness
▪️ Enhancing officer safety by reducing the need to immediately enter high-risk areas
▪️ Assisting during large events, traffic incidents, and natural disasters
▪️ Providing valuable video evidence for investigations and prosecutions
The Drone First Responder program is a force multiplier for our department and a major step forward in using technology to better serve and protect our community.