Montgomery County, MD — Montgomery County Police Department Drone as First Responder Program
Montgomery County, MD · Montgomery County Police Department Drone as First Responder Program
Montgomery County Police launched a DFR program on November 20, 2023, limited to responding to calls for service, with no proactive surveillance, audio recording, or facial recognition and a warrant requirement for private areas.
Technical detail
Montgomery County Police launched a DFR program on November 20, 2023, limited to responding to calls for service, with no proactive surveillance, audio recording, or facial recognition and a warrant requirement for private areas.
Who is protected: People subject to this body's AI/surveillance systems.
Who must comply: Montgomery County, MD
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Montgomery County, MD |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2023-11-20 |
| Citation | Montgomery County Police Department Drone as First Responder Program |
| Topics | police and surveillance AI · facial recognition · consumer data privacy · government use of AI · AI disclosure and transparency |
| Last verified | 2026-07-01 |
| Official source | Drone as First Responder Program, Department of Police, Montgomery County, MD ↗ |
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