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Scottsdale police now using drone to respond to emergency ca…

The new “drone-as-first-responder” can arrive at the scene of an emergency call within minutes. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Across the Valley, law enforcement uses drones to help fight crime. The Scottsdale Police Department is the first agency in Arizona to use a new drone that will respond to emergency calls. In …

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An expensive eye in the sky: Spokane police will use new $16…

The Spokane Police Department is purchasing an advanced surveillance drone for just over $164,000 that police officials say will increase officer safety and effectiveness during pursuits. The Autel Dragonfish is an uncrewed aerial system, or UAS, more commonly referred to as a drone, that was approved for purchase at a …

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Delta Police launch innovative “Drone as First Responder” Pr…

Photo: Delta Police DELTA Police on Thursday announced the launch of a new initiative: “Drone as First Responder” (DFR) program. This aim is to enhance community safety and well-being by deploying drones as an immediate response tool in certain emergency situations, improving response times to certain calls for service / …

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Secret Service turned down police offer of drone help before…

Local law enforcement proposed to help with drone technology at the Butler, Pa. rally where former President Donald Trump was nearly assassinated earlier this month but was turned down by the Secret Service, a whistleblower claimed, according to Sen. Josh Hawley. Hawley (R-Mo.), 44, penned a letter to Homeland Security …

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Dubai Police issue drone alert to residents

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Dubai: Dubai Police on Tuesday announced that residents may spot its drones in their areas as part of emergency response. “We aim to utilise cutting-edge technology to boost safety and security by swiftly responding to emergencies, in line with the highest global standards,” Dubai Police said in a social media …

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US police launch drone programs, but no FRT on UAS – yet

Police across the U.S. are putting eyes in the sky, as the adoption of drones for law enforcement emerges as a trend. Forces deploying drones – also called Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) – for surveillance and public safety have promised not to use the flying …

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DJI to the rescue? US police want China drones despite Washi…

The first drone that Kentucky’s Hardin County sheriffs used was a DJI Matrice 300. A local agriculture cooperative donated the Chinese-made device in 2021 to help officers track down teenagers who destroyed crops on a farm covering hundreds of acres. While officers on foot were always just a few steps behind, …

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South Jersey police department adds drone unit

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OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Police Department has added drones to their arsenal to tackle crime. Led by the effort of Lt. Mark Pancoast, five FAA-certified pilots have access to three drones, according to 6 ABC. The program began in March, reported OCNJ Daily, and that means this is the …

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South King County Police Introduce Drones for 911 Response

Police in south King County may soon start using drones to respond to 911 emergencies and gather evidence before officers arrive, according to Renton police officer Matthew Nugent. Meanwhile, the Redmond Police Department is already using this technology. As of April 2, they deploy a DJI drone for most 911 …

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