Metro Nashville Police Drones as First Responder Trial Program
Nashville, TN (Metro Nashville Police Department) — Metro Nashville Police Drones as First Responder Trial Program
Nashville, TN (Metro Nashville Police Department) · Metro Nashville Police Drones as First Responder Trial Program
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- May 22, 2026
- Applies to
- Nashville, TN (Metro Nashville Police Department)
Metro Nashville Police runs a DFR trial using three Skydio drones dispatched only to specific emergency calls, with no facial recognition or routine patrol and non-evidentiary footage deleted after 7 days.
Who is protected: People subject to this body's AI/surveillance systems.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Nashville, TN (Metro Nashville Police Department) |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Strength | Limited |
| Citation | Metro Nashville Police Drones as First Responder Trial Program |
| Topics | police and surveillance AI · facial recognition · consumer data privacy · government use of AI · AI disclosure and transparency |
| Agency page | Drones as First Responder Trial Program | Nashville.gov |
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- Virginia § 15.2-1723.2 (facial recognition by local law enforcement, eff. July 1, 2026) · In effect
- Huntington WV Flock contract approved 6-4 (Jul. 14, 2026) · In effect
- ACLU-WV v. Huntington (Flock contract mandamus) · Blocked / in litigation
- Minneapolis rejects Skydio DFR contract 6-6 (Jul. 16, 2026) · In effect
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