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St. Louis County police are rolling out a new drone program this October, starting with six DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise drones to assist in high-stakes emergencies like hostage situations—offering real-time aerial intel without public surveillance. Captain Sara Rice confirms the tech is strictly for active response scenarios, not general monitoring, and the department’s seeking grants to fund it, with Year 2 projected at $300K. First responders will decide deployment, turning drones into critical tools for safer, smarter emergency operations.

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