GREELEY, Colo. (KDVR) — The Greeley Police Department is exploring a high-tech leap in public safety by testing drones that could one day be the first on scene when someone calls 911.

"We're hoping to see the impact that the drone as a first responder has on our response time and the type of information we're trying to gain as we get to a call to identify suspects, directions of travel, and just provide real-time information to our responding officers," said Tanya Gutierrez, commander with the Greeley Police Department.

During this weeklong pilot program, Greeley police, along with fire, emergency management, and public works, are testing how drones could speed up response times and provide crucial information before boots hit the ground.

Gutierrez says it isn't just about policing.

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