The Chula Vista Police Department (CVPD) utilizes Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, to provide airborne support to police operations. CVPD's Drone as First Responder (DFR) program, developed in partnership with companies like Cape, allows drones to respond to emergency calls and stream live video to officers, increasing safety and reducing response times. CVPD has been part of the FAA's UAS Integration Pilot Program and has been recognized for its innovative use of drones in law enforcement and public safety.
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Roxana Kennedy is the Chief of the Chula Vista Police Department.
The FAA approval allowed the Chula Vista Police Department to operate drones within the nation's first and only Drone as First Responder program covering a 40-square-mile area.