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Whittier Man Sentenced to 36 Years for Firing at Agent and Drone
A Whittier man, Luis Mendez Jr., 51, was sentenced to 36 years and four months in prison for firing at a law enforcement officer and a police drone during an eight-hour standoff in Costa Mesa. This verdict came after his…
Police Drones Answering 911 Calls: The Future of Law Enforcement?
Drones to Respond to 911 Calls Imagine dialing 911 and seeing a drone at your doorstep instead of a police officer. This futuristic scenario could soon be a reality in parts of Colorado’s Front Range. Several local law enforcement agencies…
Man Faces Jail for Flying Drone Over Hangout Fest: Here’s Why It’s Illegal
Arrest at Hangout Fest for Drone Flight A 25-year-old man from Foley, Alabama is facing jail time after flying his drone over Hangout Festival in Gulf Shores, violating local laws, reports AL.com. The arrest highlights the legal restrictions on drone…
Shaker Heights Debates Police Drone Purchase Amid Safety and Privacy Concerns
Debate Continues Over Police Department Request for Drones The Shaker Heights City Council continues to debate the police department’s request to purchase a $30,000 drone using forfeiture money. The discussion gained new urgency following a recent standoff involving an armed…
Enfield Police Drone Unit Thwarts ‘Hide-And-Seek’ Bandit
Drone and K-9 Team Prove Decisive in Apprehending Fleeing Suspect In the early hours of Sunday morning, a larceny suspect attempted to evade capture by fleeing into a wooded area in Enfield, Connecticut. However, according to Patch, the suspect was…
Elk Grove Police Introduces First Responder Drones
New Program to Enhance Emergency Response Times and Efficiency The Elk Grove Police Department in California is set to launch a new program that will deploy drones as first responders to emergency situations. The department, which has been utilizing drones…
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…
Pasadena Police Drone Helps Nab Burglar Hiding in Backyard
Suspect Charged with Burglary and Drug Possession In a stunning display of modern policing, the Pasadena Police Department successfully apprehended a suspected burglar with the help of a high-tech drone. Ricardo Garcia Jr., 34, was charged with burglary and drug…
“Drone Force Philly”: Mayor Parker’s Plan to Boost Public Safety with Police Drones
In her recent budget proposal, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker has allocated $2.7 million towards police drone technology as part of an effort to improve public safety in the city. This investment, dubbed “Drone Force Philly,” has been met with…
Drones in the Sky: A Call for Privacy and Limits
In the wake of increasing drone usage by law enforcement for monitoring public gatherings, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has sounded the alarm, urging for stringent limitations on their use to protect citizens’ privacy and freedom of speech, reports…
San Francisco Shifts Stance on Drone Surveillance: Voters Approve Increased Police Technology
In a Surprising Turn, San Franciscans Vote for Enhanced Police Drone Surveillance Tools In an unexpected twist, San Francisco, a city once at the forefront of restricting police use of drone surveillance technology, has voted in favor of expanding law…
Dramatic Drone Manhunt: How Tech and Teamwork Led to a Fugitive’s Capture
Drone Manhunt Ends in Arrest South of Bend In a dramatic night-time drone operation south of Bend, Oregon, law enforcement officials successfully apprehended a wanted man, showcasing the effective use of technology in modern policing. The incident unfolded late Monday…