Bridgeport adopts 'drone as first responder' program

Bridgeport adopts 'drone as first responder' program

The unit can travel up to 60 miles an hour, has low-light and thermal imaging capabilities, and can read a license plate from 2,000 feet away.

City of Bridgeport Announces Flock Drone Program to Enhance Emergency Response and Public Safety

Bridgeport, CT — January 6, 2026 — Mayor Joe Ganim and the Bridgeport Police Department announced a new partnership with Flock Safety on Tuesday that will introduce drones as first responders to emergency calls throughout the city, marking a significant expansion of Bridgeport’s public safety technology. The Drone as First Responder (DFR) program will allow drones to be automatically deployed to 911 calls, ShotSpotter alerts, fires, and other em…