A drone delivers take-out meals in Baohe District of Hefei, east China’s Anhui province, Aug. 15, 2025. (Zhou Mu / Xinhua via Getty Images) National League of Cities launches nationwide drone-as-first-responder program The National League of Cities launches nationwide effort to help local governments deploy and scale “drone as first responder” programs. 24 hours ago By Sophia Fox-Sowell
(Getty Images) New York gets $17M to combat illegal drones at the 2026 FIFA World Cup New York will receive $17 million in federal grant funding to help protect the public from illegal drones during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Feb 24, 2026 By Sophia Fox-Sowell
The view outside of AT&T’s retail store in Times Square, New York City on Dec. 31, 2025. (AT&T) Inside the Times Square phone store that powers New Year’s Eve emergency communications For public safety agencies, an AT&T store in Times Square has become a valuable asset during New Year's Eve celebrations. Jan 1, 2026 By Keely Quinlan
(Getty Images) After yearlong pilot, LA Sheriff plans to expand ‘virtual deputy’ program The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department is planning to expand its use of an automated form to respond to non-emergency calls. Nov 20, 2025 By Sophia Fox-Sowell
A van sits in the Swannanoa River near Biltmore Village after Hurricane Helene swept through Asheville, North Carolina, in late September 2024. (Getty Images) North Carolina announces $50M Broadband Recovery Program to rebuild after Hurricane Helene North Carolina's new program will provide grants to rebuild internet infrastructure destroyed by Hurricane Helene. Nov 3, 2025 By Keely Quinlan
Getty Images NYC launches pilot for automated 911 alert system across city’s public schools Mayor Eric Adams' office claims a new system makes the New York City schools in first the United States to have direct 911 integration. Oct 27, 2025 By Keely Quinlan
Priorities Podcast Why geography matters in emergency messaging James Barros, administrator of the Emergency Management Agency in Hawaii, says emergency alerts should consider users' locations. Oct 1, 2025 By StateScoop Staff
Priorities Podcast The cost of delaying Colorado’s AI Act Colorado Representative Brianna Titone reflects on the state legislature’s decision to delay implementing the Colorado AI Act. Sep 17, 2025 By StateScoop Staff
(Getty Images) Waymo gets first NYC permit to test self-driving vehicles Waymo has received permission to test eight self-driving vehicles around parts of Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn. Aug 22, 2025 By Keely Quinlan
(Getty Images) Court rules California police must release drone footage not related to investigations A California Supreme Court ruling bars police departments from issuing blanket rejections of public records requests seeking drone footage. Aug 18, 2025 By Keely Quinlan