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DC police announce drone program to fight crime crisis

By Jack Birle
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The Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C., unveiled a new police helicopter and drones as part of its fight against crime in the capital city.

The police department announced the new Falcon 1 helicopter, alongside a new drone program Monday. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and MPD Chief Pamela Smith unveiled the new initiatives at an event, and touted the success of the Real-Time Crime Center, which opened in April.

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