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MNPD Says 'Drone as First Responder' Trial Program Will End Friday

Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Nick Pipitone, as published by Nashville Scene (alt-weekly) · August 6, 2026 · 1 min read

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A trial program involving drones as first responders is set to conclude on Friday, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department. The program's launch was made possible by a loophole that allowed it to begin without a council vote. The Metro Council is now pushing a new bill aimed at closing this loophole, although further details on the bill and the program are available from the source.

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Category: government · Published: August 6, 2026 · Source: Nashville Scene (alt-weekly) · Reading time: 1 min

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MNPD Says 'Drone as First Responder' Trial Program Will End Friday

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