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Midland
Public Safety

Fire Department Drone Program

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Community sentiment

Opposed (1)Concerned (2)

At a glance

Public comments
3
Last 30 days
3

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.

Public comments (3)

ConcernedLance WinklerSep 22, 2026

Expressed concern about potential police use of the drone and urged strict oversight and penalties for abuse.

City Council - Sep 22, 2026 · 6:16 →
OpposedShandy WilliamsSep 22, 2026

Criticized the drone purchase as a misallocation of funds, arguing money should go toward firefighter training facilities and gear.

City Council - Sep 22, 2026 · 1:06:34 →
ConcernedDerek SmithSep 22, 2026

Suggested surveying rank-and-file firefighters and police officers to determine their actual equipment needs before spending.

City Council - Sep 22, 2026 · 9:58 →