Miami PD: Measuring Real-World DFR Impact
Miami Police Department (MPD) has built a Drone as First Responder (DFR) program focused on improving visibility, coordination, and response across a wide range of public safety scenarios.
In this session, Lieutenant Alex Gutierrez and Sergeant Joshua Lara will share how MPD uses DFR to support real-time decision-making, strengthen situational awareness, and improve operational impact across multiple call types.
Attendees will get a look at how the department tracks program performance through centralized metrics and reporting, using operational data to better understand deployment patterns, field response, and program value.
Through real calls for service, the team will demonstrate how aerial response supports safer, more informed policing, from locating individuals to improving coordination during evolving incidents.
Key Takeaways:
- Learn how MPD evaluates DFR performance across operational scenarios
- Understand which metrics matter most when assessing program impact
- Explore how aerial awareness improves coordination and response
- See how centralized dashboards support internal reporting and visibility
- Gain practical insights into building a scalable, data-informed DFR program
Stay for a live Q&A with MPD’s DFR team to hear lessons learned from operating and measuring a mature urban DFR deployment.
Moderated by Skydio Public Safety Strategist, Noreen Charlton.
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