Syracuse police say new drones could be used on any call, not just high priority ones

Syracuse police say new drones could be used on any call, not just high priority ones

Syracuse, N.Y. — Syracuse officials announced in January that residents could weigh in on a proposed police drone program.

Proposed drones for Syracuse police could see expanded use

Syracuse Police Department officials are arguing for the expansion of its new drone program — before it’s approved. Lt. Brian Williams argued that the department should deploy drones to low-priority incidents in response to a draft of proposed regulations for the “drone as first responder” program. A group of tech experts and city employees compiled the proposed regulations. A city press release earlier this year laid out specific potential uses…