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Ohio launched a statewide drone program for first responders to improve emergency response, with privacy concerns prompting calls for stronger regulations.
Ohio has launched the nation’s first statewide drone pilot program, Drones for First Responders, to help emergency services use drones in 911 responses.
The two-year initiative, created by House Bill 96, supports law enforcement, fire, and medical teams in acquiring drones, training staff, and setting standardized protocols for emergencies like crashes and rescues.
Drones aim to boost situational awareness and help address staffing shortages, especially in rural areas.
While agencies in Cincinnati, Franklin County, Cleveland, and Dayton are already using or deploying drones, privacy advocates warn of potential misuse without strong legal safeguards.
Currently, Ohio lacks comprehensive drone regulations, though a proposed bill would require a warrant for surveillance outside emergencies or investigations.
The state is developing internal policies and community outreach to balance safety and privacy.
Ohio lanzó un programa estatal de drones para los socorristas para mejorar la respuesta a emergencias, con preocupaciones de privacidad que provocaron llamados a regulaciones más estrictas.