Verizon Frontline survey shows daily AI use by first responders rises to nearly 32%

By Public Technologies
  • Verizon published its 2026 Frontline Public Safety Communications Survey, signaling faster adoption of AI and robotics in public safety operations.
  • Daily AI use among first responders rose to nearly 32%, almost tripling from 2025; 56% of agencies expect daily AI use within three years.
  • Daily use of drones and robots increased to 26% from 15%, reinforcing demand for real-time situational awareness in hazardous environments.
  • Network resilience and reliability ranked as the top operational requirement for 77% of respondents, outweighing speed or bandwidth considerations.


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