MARYSVILLE, Wash. - More police departments in western Washington are incorporating drones into 911 responses, using the technology to enhance policing, improve response times, and increase safety.

Marysville Police Department is participating in a week-long pilot program to see if the technology is a good fit for the agency. So far, officers are seeing promising results.

"It helps us do our job and deliver police services much more effectively and efficiently," said TJ San Miguel, patrol corporal and public information officer for Marysville Police Department. "It’s only going to enhance our ability to respond to their needs. And they’re not going to stop police officers, that’s not going to happen. It’s just going to allow us to better serve them quicker, keep ourselves safer, keep t

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