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Future of fighting crime arrives with police and fire adding drones to toolkits
The future of fighting crime has arrived as police and fire departments around the world are adding drones to their toolkits to get the job done.
Police drone assists in capture of murder suspect in Rapid Valley
Early Wednesday morning, law enforcement was assisted by a police drone to catch a murder suspect who was hiding in a Rapid Valley creek, according to a news release from the Rapid City Police Department and Pennington County Sheriff’s Office.
Alleged gun thief tracked down by police drone and dog
In Manchester, New Hampshire police said set that they used a police drone and a dog to track down a man hiding in the backyard who is believed to have stolen a gun.
Police drone spots missing woman’s bright pair of trainers in woods
In the UK, a police drone spots a missing woman’s bright pair of trainers sticking from underneath a tree. The Nottinghamshire Police was able to rescue the woman and bring her to a hospital.
Drone footage shows wildfire-scorched neighborhoods in Oregon
Drone footage shows wildfire-scorched neighborhoods in Oregon. Fast-moving flames in the Almeda Fire which is now fully contained after burning areas near Medford nearly destroyed the town of Talent in Oregon. Drone footage shows wildfire-scorched neighborhoods in Oregon The towns…
Surveillance drone assists in catching burglary suspect
A surveillance drone assisted multiple law enforcement agencies in catching a burglary suspect in Wichita County, Texas.
ASSURE partner K-State Polytechnic launches UAS Fire response training
ASSURE research partner K-State Polytechnic launches UAS Fire and HAZMAT Response Training. The best ways to use UAS in fire and emergency response activities will be taught in a new four-day UAS training course for firefighters and HAZMAT response personnel offered…
Sheriff’s Office unveils latest drone technology
Last week, Sheriff Mike Harrison unveiled the newest asset to the police department, showcasing the latest drone technology. The brand new drone has already been used in a search-and-rescue operation in Franklin County in Florida.
Auburn Police Department plans to start a drone program
Auburn Police Department in the state of New York plans to start a drone program with seized drug money, but needs to receive approval from the city council before they can go ahead and do so.
Colorado firefighters use drone-deployed dragon eggs against wildfires
Firefighters in Colorado use drone-deployed dragon eggs against wildfires. These ping-pong sized balls have been used to help contain the Grizzly Creek Fire outside Glennwood Springs.
Firefighters turn to drones to fight Woodward Fire in Marin County
Firefighters turn to drones to fight the Woodward Fire in Marin County, California. The fire has been raging for two weeks and currently, it is only 17 percent contained.
Trump ban on Chinese-made drone parts increases risk wildfires
According to an internal memo, the U.S. Department of the Interior’s decision not to buy more drones with Chinese parts has made it more difficult to fight wildfires. The memo exposes one consequence of the Trump administration’s crackdown on Chinese…