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NYPD Exploring Drone as First Responder Program

Councilwoman Kamillah Hanks (D-Staten Island), chair of the public safety committee, confirmed that the department is exploring the option.

NYPD exploring use of drones to answer 911 calls, as it buys high-tech tactical bots

The NYPD has spent tens of thousands of dollars on top-of-the-line tactical drones so far this year and is exploring using the new technology to help cops answer 911 calls in the future.

Pols plotting bid to abolish NYC public advocate office

The City Council could soon be re-examining whether the Big Apple really needs a public advocate office.

Tests for city jobs to be given in city jails

The City Council voted 49-0 last Thursday to provide civil service exams to detainees held in jail for 10 days or more once the borough-based lockups designed to replace Rikers

Legal advocates slam NYPD's efforts to safeguard evidence in wake of storage warehouse fire last year