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Police Drone Aids in Arrest of CVS Pharmacy Theft Suspects
Montgomery County Police Department’s Raven 1 drone played a crucial role in apprehending two CVS Pharmacy theft suspects on Tuesday. The incident, reported by 3rd District Acting Commander Jason Cokinos on X, showcases the growing importance of drone technology in…
Police Drone Use Sparks Privacy Debate in Maryland
A recent panel discussion at the Maryland Association of Counties summer conference in Ocean City highlighted the growing debate over police use of drones. The discussion, reported by Maryland Matters, focused on the benefits and concerns surrounding law enforcement agencies…
NYPD Considers Deploying Drones to Combat Rising Crime in Central Park
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has proposed using drones and other advanced technologies to address the recent surge in crime in Central Park. This suggestion comes in response to a significant increase in robberies, assaults, and sex crimes in…
San Francisco Police Deploy Drones to Combat Crime, Hailing Them as ‘Game Changers’
The San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) has integrated six safety drones into its crime-fighting arsenal, a move local officials are calling “transformative” in the wake of Proposition E’s passage. This information comes from a report by KRON4. Drones Delivering Results…
Mexican Army Acknowledges Soldier Deaths from Cartel Drone Attacks
The Mexican army has confirmed for the first time that some of its soldiers have been killed by bomb-dropping drones operated by drug cartels. This revelation comes from Defense Secretary Gen. Luis Cresencio Sandoval, as reported by the Associated Press.…
Beverly Hills Opposes Bill Banning Chinese-Made Police Drones
The Beverly Hills City Council has voted 4-1 to oppose Senate Bill 99, which would prohibit the use of several drones operated by the Beverly Hills Police Department (BHPD). This information comes from a report on the Beverly Hills city…
Someone Shoots Down Your Drone, What Do You Do?
Essential Safety Protocols for Drone Pilots Drones have become increasingly prevalent in recent years, raising concerns about privacy and property rights. As these unmanned aerial vehicles soar through the skies, some individuals have taken matters into their own hands, attempting…
Montgomery County Police Drone Program Hits 1,000 Flights, Hailed as ‘Huge Success’
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) in Maryland has reached a significant milestone with its drone program, completing its 1,000th flight. This achievement comes as police officials tout the program’s effectiveness in law enforcement operations. Drone Program’s Impact on Policing…
Police Drones Take Flight in Montgomery County, Expanding First Responder Program
Montgomery County, Maryland, is set to double its pioneering drone first responder program in the coming months, according to The Washington Post. The program, which has already surpassed 1,000 flights, uses drones to respond to 911 calls within seconds, often…
Drone Flies Above Blue Angels, FAA FRIA Map, and a Burglary Suspect Caught by a Drone
We have three stories for you this week: a drone pilot that flies above the Blue Angels (not good), the FAA finally gets a FRIA map, and lastly, a burglary suspect that was caught in the act by a police…
Park Ridge Police Deploy Drone for Enhanced Festival Security
In a move to bolster public safety, the Park Ridge Police Department has introduced drone surveillance at the annual Taste of Park Ridge festival. This new technology, reported by Fox 32 Chicago, marks a significant shift in how local law…
Police Drone Programs Take Flight Across the US, Raising Privacy Concerns
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) reports that “drone as first responder” (DFR) programs are rapidly gaining popularity among law enforcement agencies across the United States. These programs involve deploying camera-equipped drones to 911 call locations before officers arrive, ostensibly to…