ST. LOUIS, MO — The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD) is entering a new era of emergency response following the St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners’ approval Wednesday of special orders governing the Department’s new Aerial Response Unit. The Board voted 4-1. The approval marks a significant milestone in the Department’s continued commitment to Investing in Safety, clearing the way for the phased implementation of its Drone as First Responder (DFR) program. Residents could begin seeing SLMPD drones conducting test flights and responding to select 911 calls as early as Wednesday afternoon, as the Department begins the initial
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