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Police department uses drones as first responders without reported city approval or oversight

Hanford police are using drones as first responders, with the headline alleging a lack of city approval or oversight.

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Unregulated police drone use raises broader privacy, accountability and public-safety concerns.

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  1. Hanford PD utilizing drones as first responders — without City approval or oversight ↗hanfordsentinel.com · Recorded source date: Aug 27, 2026, 1:02 AM UTC

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