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Public Safety

Goal 1: Utilize Targeted Initiatives and Industry Best Practices and Policies to Foster a Safe
Environment
Objective 1: Improve Quality of Life and Place
Project Performance Measure(s) Department(s)
Core APD Aviation Unit • Operational Flight Hours Police
PS • Logged Missions
1.1.5 • Apprehensions
Summary:

The Arlington Police Department’s Aviation Unit uses FY 2025 Flight Hours
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) to provide information 250
to responding officers during many police calls for service 225
including:
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1. Parades 150
2. Special Events 125
3. Foot Pursuits 100
4. High-Risk Warrants 75
5. Crime Scenes 50
6. Emergency Calls 25
7. Silver/Amber Alerts -
8. Barricaded Persons/Hostage Situations 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr
9. Community Events
DFR (RTCC) Flights
The UAS program is dedicated to continuously enhancing 120
response capabilities by focusing on training, tactics and
equipment. This allows us to leverage technology to 100
provide more effective service delivery for the citizens of 80
Arlington.
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Update: 40
We are actively exploring opportunities to expand our
coverage capabilities. With anticipated grant funding, we 20
plan to deploy multiple additional nests throughout the
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city by the end of the year.
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr
As regulations rapidly evolve, we expect continued growth
in our ability to conduct Beyond Visual Line of Sight FY 2025 Pilot Entries
(BVLOS) operations, significantly enhancing our reach and 700
responsiveness.
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