The Portland Police Bureau (PPB), in partnership with the Gresham Police Department (GPD), is launching a Drone as First Responder pilot program aimed at improving public safety, getting the right first responder to the call, and de-escalating situations. Two of GPD’s unmanned aerial systems (drones) have been installed on the roof of PPB’s East Precinct, and very soon, they will respond directly to certain emergency calls. Read the full press release here: https://www.portland.gov/police/news/2025/9/4/ppb-launches-drone-first-responder-pilot-program