Frank Peck, Chief Pilot with the Omaha Police Department, breaks down how ShotSpotter alerts trigger the department's drone as first responder program. When an alert comes in, drones launch within 20 seconds and are typically on scene within 90 seconds, giving officers real-time situational awareness before they arrive. Peck explains how thermal and camera technology inside the drones, combined with precise location data from ShotSpotter, helps officers pinpoint where to search and get medical aid to victims faster. He also addresses a common misconception: drones and DFR programs don't replace officers on the street. They give those officers another perspective and more information before they handle a call. What started as a nice-to-have has become a need-to-have for Omaha PD, with officers now regularly requesting drone response alongside other resources. Peck calls this a historic point in policing, one where drone response will become an expected part of how departments serve their communities. Learn more about ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology: https://www.soundthinking.com/law-enforcement/leading-gunshot-detection-system #ShotSpotter #DroneAsFirstResponder #GunshotDetection #PublicSafetyAviation #LawEnforcement

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