NYC launches a drone initiative to aid swimmers at beaches by dropping life rafts and providing support alongside lifeguards.

“These drones will mean more efficient policing and will help increase the safety of our responding NYPD officers and New Yorkers.” The news release highlights the drones’ ability to ...

The NYPD’s use of drones as a strategic, emergency response saves lives on our subway system and streets,” the department ...

NEW YORK - As New York City celebrates the 4th of July, a new NYPD pilot program will be in full swing. In some cases, a drone will be the first on the scene, not an officer, and CBS New York has ...

Today, @NYCMayor and @NYPDPC announced a citywide summer safety plan to reduce violent crime: 1,500+ officers deployed to 70 ...

The rollout of the technology comes after seven people drowned at the city’s public beaches last summer, the most since 2019.

The City will begin using drones equipped to drop flotation devices to assist beach swimmers in distress this summer, Mayor ...

To ensure a safe summer, city leaders announced a multiagency plan that includes extra eyes in the sky, sea and land.

Mayor Adams last Friday announced a comprehensive plan designed to ensure New Yorkers enjoy a safe, healthy summer. As the city’s beaches open for the season, Adams and other officials ...

The NYPD has more eyes in the sky — thanks to a new high-tech drone force that officials say have already paid dividends in the five boroughs. City Hall revealed the crime fighting initiative on ...