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Hundreds Of Drone-as-First-Responder Programs Could Soon Be Launched Across The Country

21 hours 18 minutes ago
Police departments across the country are lining up to launch drone-as-first-responder (DFR) programs, and hundreds have cleared a necessary hurdle toward making deployment a reality, expanding aerial surveillance and data collection even in areas patrol officers typically can’t reach. As of February 2026, over 1,000 public safety agencies—including police, fire, and other emergency management agencies—had received […]
Beryl Lipton

Alton School District Welcomes Staff for Back-to-School Breakfast

21 hours 45 minutes ago
ALTON - Over 800 Alton Community Unit School District #11 staff members came together for a back-to-school breakfast. On Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, teachers, staff members and administrators connected at Alton High School for the second annual Welcome Back Staff Breakfast. Attendees chatted about their summer and the upcoming school year, and the group celebrated retiring educators and new teachers. Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Dr. Wendy Adams-Watkins highlighted the breakfast