# Drones as First Responders in Middletown | Hartford News

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Podcast: [Hartford News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hartford-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7569670)
Published: 2026-07-25T09:36:14+00:00
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Middletown is rolling out a $50K-a-year drone program to slash emergency response times, funded by seized criminal assets and jointly run by police and fire — designed to save lives, not spy. Drones will zip to scenes in under a minute, helping rescuers avoid dangerous missteps like diving into rivers when victims are actually on land. Critics worry about privacy, echoing backlash against license plate readers in nearby towns, but officials say the contract is tightly written to limit use to life-or-death emergencies only. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/78356258b8bb5359

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