(Portland, OR) -- Portland Police are testing a new "Drone as First Responder" program to get eyes on emergencies faster. Two drones are now stationed on top of East Precinct and can be launched remotely to cover a 19-square-mile radius, often arriving before officers. Police say the technology cuts response time from several minutes to under one. Chief Bob Day acknowledged privacy concerns but said drones won't enter private property without permission unless it's an emergency. The drones also won't be used for protest monitoring, only emergencies. If successful, the program could expand citywide next year.