Bryan Bartnes News Today

The Denver Police Department has launched a new drone program that will respond to emergency calls instead of officers. The program is expected to start in six to 12 months.

Picture this: You call 911 and a drone comes whirring to your door instead of a police officer.

Colorado law enforcement agencies are considering using drones as first responders -- that is, sending them in response to 911 calls -- as police departments across Denver and beyond continue to widely embrace the use of the remote-controlled flying machines.