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Schools in Florida, Georgia and Colorado are rolling out drones designed to stop active shooters before police even arrive.

Built by Austin based company Mithril Defense, the drones are called Campus Guardian Angel. They are stored in secure boxes around campus and can be deployed within seconds of a teacher raising the alarm. Once airborne, they aim to locate a shooter within 15 seconds and confront them using sirens, strobe lights and pepper gel. As a last resort, the drones can ram directly into an attacker at speeds of up to 60 miles per hour.

At least nine schools are taking part in the pilot program so far. Florida allocated over $557,000 to test the system at three high schools, while Georgia approved roughly $500,000 for five schools. The goal is to buy critical time before law enforcement can respond, since most school shootings are over within two to three minutes.

I wonder how many were inspired to become Paramedics & EMTs because of the show Emergency. Was a great show, more tv time devoted to Emergency Calls & realistic Station Duties rather than the 75% of wasted Drama time in todays Fire, Police & 911 shows.

On this Fourth of July…

As fireworks paint the sky with brilliant light,
first responders stand ready to answer the next call.

While many gather with family and friends,
they’re watching over communities,
keeping celebrations safe through the day and into the night.

When others run from danger,
they run toward it.

With courage, compassion, and unwavering dedication,
they sacrifice holidays, missed moments, and precious time at home
so others can celebrate in peace.

Today, we honor the firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, police officers, dispatchers, and every first responder serving while the rest of us celebrate.

We pray your shifts are safe.
We pray your calls are few.
We pray you make it home to the people who love you.

Thank you for answering the call—today and every day.

Happy Fourth of July to the heroes behind the sirens, and to the families who faithfully stand beside them.

❤️🤍💙