PRICEVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) – Larry Archer of Priceville received a birthday surprise Friday after Officer Turk Jones and Chief Jerry Holmes paid him a visit. Chief Holmes appeared on Archer’s doorstep with a batch of brownies to celebrate. Just two days prior however, Archer had a much different encounter with …
Read More »Ram Mandir: UP Police to deploy anti-drone tech to strengthe…
The Uttar Pradesh Police will deploy anti-drone technology during the consecration ceremony of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, scheduled on January 22, according to multiple reports. The need for anti-drone technology was first felt during the 2019 Kumbh Mela when unauthorised drone usage in the designated no-fly zones gave a major …
Read More »Appeals court finds in Chula Vista case that not all police …
CHULA VISTA — Not all police drone footage should be kept secret. That’s the big takeaway from a California appeals court opinion — thought to be the first of its kind in the nation — that was published this week. The finding stems from a case filed against the city of …
Read More »BRINC to supply LEMUR 2 drones to Schenectady police forces
Seattle-based UAV security and emergency situational awareness specialist BRINC has recruited another big US client to its LEMUR 2 drone offer, with the New York city of Schenectady voting Tuesday to approve a nearly $700,000 contract with the startup to introduce the craft as police department asset. The decision by the Schenectady city …
Read More »South Fulton Police test fly drones set to help respond to 9…
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – The South Fulton Police Department will soon be using drones to respond to 911 calls. It’s part of the new program called “Drones as First Responders” The department was out at a remote site testing out the drones Thursday. South Fulton Police have partnered …
Read More »Hackensack Police Announce New Drone Service
1 HACKENSACK, NJ – The Hackensack Police Department has announced the initiation of a state-of-the-art Drone First Responder program, designed to elevate public safety measures. According to the department, these drones are intended to expedite emergency responses, amplify security, and ensure citizen privacy. The drones will provide quicker responses to …
Read More »Nine off-road bikes seized in police crackdown in Hartleppol
Cleveland Police chiefs covering Hartlepool stressed they are continuing to tackle nuisance riders across the town and noted information from residents is key in helping to address the issue. Monday’s (October 2) meeting of the Safer Hartlepool Partnership heard over the last month nine off-road vehicles were “seized and destroyed” …
Read More »Baltimore police snub blacklist pressures with DJI drone pur…
The time-tested parental observation advises that one learns more about a situation by heeding what people do rather than what they say. That may also be said of the recent decision by the Baltimore Police Department in establishing its new drone fleet using DJI drones – and in doing so broadly reflecting …
Read More »Grand Rapid police get $100K for new fleet of mostly DJI dro…
The Police Department of Grand Rapids, Michigan, has received an all-clear to enter the small craft aerial age with final approval – and a nearly $100,000 budget – to create and operate a new fleet of drones, all of which will initially be DJI craft that politicians in Washington, DC, and a number of …
Read More »Punjab Police bolster defences: Taking on drone threats from…
Police in Punjab have taken a proactive step to enhance security measures in border villages to counter the growing threat of drones from Pakistan. The move comes as a response to the increasing involvement of both state and non-state Pakistani agencies in using drones for nefarious activities. A comprehensive initiative …
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