Reno Police's Drone as a First Responder Program (Reno City Council Meeting 12.10.25)

In this episode of On the Agenda, Reno Police Chief Kathryn Nance joins us to discuss the City’s newly approved Drone as a First Responder program.The episode begins with highlights from the last Reno City Council meeting of 2025, including investments in park improvements, the next phase of the Storm Drain Master Plan, and acceptance of the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.Chief Nance then explains how the Drone as a First Responder program will improve response times, enhance officer safety, and provide real-time situational awareness during emergency calls. She also shares details about the one-year pilot phase, drone capabilities, and how the drones can assist with search and rescue, deliver lifesaving tools like Narcan and EpiPens, and, in some cases, even resolve calls remotely.The conversation also touches on a grant providing security cameras to victims of domestic violence and harassment at no cost to taxpayers, before wrapping up with a preview of what residents can expect at the first City Council meeting of 2026!