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Metro review board raises questions about MNPD drone pilot program
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· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information on the police drone program and the Metro review board's inquiry, readers can refer to local news reports, such as those from FOX 17 WZTV Nashville.
A Metro oversight board in Nashville is raising questions about the city's new police drone program. The Metro Nashville Police Department has implemented the program, which utilizes drone technology. The police department believes the technology is helpful, but the oversight board has concerns.
Further details about the program and the board's questions are available from local news sources. For more information on the police drone program and the Metro review board's inquiry, readers can refer to local news reports, such as those from FOX 17 WZTV Nashville.
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Category: safety Published: July 29, 2026 Source: FOX 17 WZTV Nashville (local news) Reading time: 1 min
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