Redmond presents refreshed outcome maps; council asks to add crisis-response and equity metrics City staff presented an updated outcomes-map that adds an emergency preparedness and recovery outcome and revised measures for public safety, transportation and housing. Council asked staff to add alternative crisis-response metrics, equity lenses for criminal-justice measures and clearer benchmarks ahead of departmental overviews in March.

Redmond is taking bold steps to enhance community safety and equity by updating its outcome maps and introducing new emergency preparedness measures!

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Redmond police describe first full-time drone first-responder program, cite rapid response and privacy limits Corporal Scott Scolleppi said Redmond operates the state's first full-time drone first-responder program; drones have thermal imaging, advanced cameras and "can arrive on scene in less than 90 seconds," and their use is restricted to emergency response to protect privacy.

Redmond is pioneering public safety with the state's first full-time drone first-responder program, capable of arriving on scene in under 90 seconds while prioritizing privacy.

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Redmond council unanimously suspends use of Flock license-plate readers pending review The Redmond City Council voted 5-0 on Nov. 12, 2025, to suspend use of the city's Flock automated license-plate reading system (AM 25165) while the council schedules additional review and a Committee of the Whole discussion on public safety.

Redmond City Council just voted unanimously to pause the Flock license-plate reading system, sparking a vital conversation on privacy and public safety!

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City Council to Negotiate Red Light Camera Contract After Community Concerns City council prepares to negotiate red light camera contract amid public awareness efforts.

Redmond's city council is on the brink of implementing a game-changing automated traffic enforcement system to tackle the rising tide of red-light violations—will this be the solution we've all been waiting for?

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