More eyes in the sky: NYPD expanding use of 'drones as first-responders'
The program is an expansion of a pilot program police officials have described as “drones as first-responders,” which began by using the devices to respond to gunshots in five precincts. The program is led by NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Operations Kaz Daughtry, who manages a growing deployment of drones to look for sharks and spot subway surfers.