Bakersfield PD Eyes Robotic Dog for Fentanyl Fight | Bakersfield News

Bakersfield PD is set to become the first police department in the city to deploy a robotic dog named Spot, funded by a $404K grant from a $10.5M state award aimed at fighting fentanyl and xylazine. This tech-savvy K-9, equipped with sensors and cameras, will help officers safely enter hazardous scenes, detect explosives and drugs, and locate hidden individuals—without risking human lives. With a city council vote looming, this futuristic tool could redefine how law enforcement tackles overdose crises and dangerous operations. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/07f2dc4d02fd4b23