A bipartisan group of US lawmakers introduced the Directing Resources for Officers Navigating Emergencies (DRONE) Act of 2025. Federal grant funding sources for law enforcement drone technology include FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security, with programmes like Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) specifically for border agencies. Denver Police Department announced plans in 2024 to expand its drone programme using a $100,000 grant from the Denver Police Foundation. In March 2025, Mecosta County Michigan approved a drone purchase for emergency management funded through the Homeland Security Grant Program. UAVs provide real-time aerial video of crime scenes and enable rapid deployment for search and rescue operations.
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