PSR - November 16, 2025

AI-controlled drones to police roads nationwide

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PSR
November 16, 2025

The integration of AI-controlled drone technology is emerging as a new strategy for road monitoring and traffic management. These elevated surveillance systems can quickly collect extensive data on traffic flow and incidents, helping authorities identify accidents and bottlenecks faster than traditional methods.

Top News

Goodbye to traffic jams in America — AI-controlled drones to police roads nationwide

These AI-controlled drones may be the future of traffic monitoring technology to assist authorities in responding to accidents and monitoring traffic

www.ecoticias.com/en/ai-controlled-drones-to-police-roads/23095

People & Leadership

'In very good hands.' Plain Township appoints new fire chief

Plain Township trustees have appointed Battalion Chief Howard Hershberger to be the community's next fire chief.

www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/plain/2025/11/15/howard-hershberger-to-be-plain-townships-next-fire-chief/87274294007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=false&gca-epti=z118747p119750c119750d00----v118747&gca-ft=211&gca-ds=sophi

City of Homestead Announces Swearing-In Ceremony for New Police Chief Mario Knapp • Homestead, FL

www.homesteadfl.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/4166

Strategic Initiatives & Funding

Desert Hot Springs Police Department Receives $90K Grant - MyNewsLA.com

The Desert Hot Springs Police Department received a $90,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, the police department announced Saturday. Th grant is intended to support the police department’s ongoing enforcement and education programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on the roads. The grant program runs through September […]

mynewsla.com/crime/2025/11/15/desert-hot-springs-police-department-receives-90k-grant

Sacramento Police Department awarded grant for road safety initiatives

(FOX40.COM) — The Sacramento Police Department announced that it received a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to support its ongoing enforcement and education programs. The gr…

fox40.com/news/local-news/sacramento-police-department-awarded-grant-for-road-safety-initiatives

Tech Updates & Other News

Cities and states are turning to AI to improve road safety

As America’s aging roads fall further behind on much-needed repairs, cities and states are turning to artificial intelligence to spot the worst hazards and decide which fixes should come first. Haw…

www.bostonherald.com/2025/11/15/cities-and-states-are-turning-to-ai-to-improve-road-safety

Grover Beach Police Department tests out AI reporting tool

For about three months earlier this year, the Grover Beach Police Department handed part of its paperwork over to artificial intelligence.

www.ksby.com/grover-beach/grover-beach-police-department-tests-out-ai-reporting-tool