A police department's effort to expand its drone program has been blocked by the city council. This decision came days after a successful rescue operation where a drone was used to locate a child struggling in a pond. The drone played a crucial role in the rescue.

The city council's decision affects the expansion of the police department's existing docked drone program. Further details about the program and the council's decision are available from the source.

The incident that showcased the drone's usefulness in rescue operations was a recent event, but the council has chosen not to expand the program at this time.