'Drones as first responders': NYPD to utilize drones at precincts to help fight crime

NEW YORK (PIX11)-- The NYPD will soon be rolling out new technology in its crime-fighting efforts. It's called the DFR Program, or Drones as First Responders.

NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Operations Kaz Daughtry gave a media demonstration Friday afternoon at the Central Park Precinct. Starting this summer, the Drones will launch autonomously from five precincts when someone calls 9-1-1 about a "serious crime in progress," such as "shots fired, person shot, robbery, grand larceny, or a...