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This representational image shows a drone camera. — Unsplash/File Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has directed the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to use drones to monitor the movement of criminals and their hideouts, according to an official statement. CM Murad on Thursday chaired a meeting on law and …

Five years after helping to pioneer the use of drones in suburban law enforcement, Arlington Heights police are at it again. The department in May deployed its first — and believed to be the region’s first — Drone Response Vehicle, a specially fitted SUV from which an officer can launch …

Several local law enforcement agencies in Colorado, including the Denver Police Department (DPD), are making plans to start dispatching drones instead of officers to respond to 911 calls.  “This really is the future of law enforcement at some point, whether we like it or not,” Sgt. Jeremiah Gates, who leads …

The North Bay Police got a glimpse at some advanced drone technology courtesy of the Peel Regional Police Service.  Earlier this week, Peel showed off the new “drone-in-box” technology during a demonstration near the Steve Omischl Sports Complex.  The demonstration allowed officers to see the newest technology, and how it …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …