Kansas City Police Drones Save Time, Resources

0:00It's April 21st, from your city to your ears. This is Kansas News Today, powered by AI. Kansas City Police are locked and loaded with drones to keep the city safe during the World Cup, protecting locals and thousands of fans. They've got four certified drone pilots who ace their 107 tests, running 11 hour shifts every single day, just like the helicopter crew. In the last 30 days, those drones hit 257 incidents, beating officers to more than half the scenes and clearing 15, percent without sending anyone out. Deputy Chief Dudney Meyer calls it, a fresh program that's already crushing it, saving time and resources, big time. Last year, they scored $600,000 for his drones. As first responders set up, 100,000 from the police foundation and 500,000 from public safety sales tax, gearing up perfectly for the big games ahead.