The Lewisville Police Department’s Drone First Responder program has logged 1,789 flights between Jan. 1 and Nov. 3, according to the Cross Timbers Gazette. That volume works out to roughly six flights per day and is supported by a fleet of 19 drones operated by 15 trained personnel stationed throughout the city.

Police officials noted that flight activity rose during the spring months, reached its highest level in the summer, and then held steady through October. The steady cadence of aerial missions reflects the department’s commitment to maintaining a constant bird’s‑eye view of incidents, whether they involve suspect pursuits, crowd monitoring, or scene assessment.

A concrete illustration of the program’s impact occurred on Oct. 20. Officers responding to a report of a person believed to be wanted behind a local motel dispatched Drone First Responder unit DFR 2. The drone arrived at the scene in less than a minute, tracked the individual as he fled on foot, and followed him into a nearby apartment complex. When the suspect attempted to conceal himself on a balcony and alter his appearance, the drone relayed his exact location to ground officers, who then moved in and secured the arrest.

Department spokespeople emphasized that the real‑time video and positioning data provided by the drones allow officers to make faster, safer decisions. By pinpointing a suspect’s whereabouts from the air, the program reduces the need for prolonged foot chases and helps coordinate multiple units more efficiently, ultimately enhancing public safety for Lewisville residents.

While the Gazette article did not cite a specific upcoming event, the police department indicated that the Drone First Responder program will continue its daily operations for the remainder of the year. Residents can expect the aerial assets to remain active, offering the same rapid‑response capability that proved decisive in the Oct. 20 pursuit.

Sources: crosstimbersgazette.com