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Bellingham Police utilized a K-9 unit and a drone to locate and apprehend a suspect following a report of a suspicious vehicle on November 11, 2022, in Bellingham, Washington. The incident took place in the 300 block of Van Wyck Road, as shown in a video released by the Bellingham Police Department. Photo credit: Bellingham Police Department
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Washington State Expands Funding for Law Enforcement Drones Despite Privacy Concerns

Washington State, one of the earliest and largest adopters of law enforcement drones, is allocating additional funding for vehicle-tracking technologies, including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The Washington State Department of Commerce has reportedly set aside $1.43 million for proposals, with the first round of grants funding 15 new UAVs for law enforcement agencies across the…

Brinc Drones Teases Mysterious New Drone for Public Safety
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Brinc Drones Teases Mysterious New Drone for Public Safety

Awareness On-Demand: A Glimpse into the Future Brinc Drones, a leading innovator in drone technology, has set the internet abuzz with a cryptic teaser image hinting at a groundbreaking new product. The image, featuring a sleek drone silhouette against a dark backdrop, is accompanied by the tantalizing phrase “AWARENESS ON-DEMAND” and the date “05.23.24.” Decoding…

K-9 AND DRONE AID IN CAPTURE OF DOMESTIC BATTERY SUSPECT
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K-9 and Drone Aid in Capture of Domestic Battery Suspect

LaGrange County Sheriff’s Office Responds to Domestic Battery Report The LaGrange County Sheriff’s Office received a report of domestic battery in the Mongo area of LaGrange County on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at approximately 10:37 a.m. The victim reportedly managed to escape from a residence on North State Road 3 and sought help at a…

Chula Vista police drone - FAA approval for Chula Vista Police Department to fly beyond-visual-line-of-sight
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State Supreme Court Declines to Hear Chula Vista Police Drone Case, Potentially Opening Door for Public Access to Some Footage

The California Supreme Court has denied the city of Chula Vista’s request to review a lower court ruling that could require the Police Department to release some of its drone footage to the public. This decision effectively upholds the December appellate court ruling, which questioned whether all drone footage should be considered confidential and exempt…

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