Police drone fly-away has been found and recovered
In Amarillo, Texas, the Potter County Sheriff’s Office said the police drone that flew away during a search for auto burglary suspects early Tuesday morning, has been found and recovered.
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Drones start to play key role at Sheriff’s Office
Drones play a key role in documenting crime scenes, finding missing persons, and assisting with other routine problems at the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office in Florida.
Police drone with thermal camera locates stolen farm vehicle
On Tuesday evening police officers were called to reports of a suspected stolen tractor being loaded up into a truck near Tintinhull, in the United Kingdom. The officers used a police drone with a thermal camera to locate stolen farm…
DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise drone used by APD homicide detectives to arrest murder suspect
A DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise drone outfitted with a spotlight was used by homicide detectives from the Atlanta Police Department to assist in the arrest of the murder suspect of Thomas Jefferson Byrd.
Missing man found dead in Mansfield after aerial search with drones
On Sunday, first responders found the body of a 20-year-old man who was reported missing on Saturday. The aerial search included drones and helicopters.
NC Sheriff’s Department uses federal grant to buy two DJI drones
A North Carolina Sheriff’s Department uses federal grant to buy two DJI drones, the DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual and the much larger DJI Matrice 600 Pro. The two drones combined and including accessories costs around $22,000.
Police drone shot at during standoff in Killeen, Texas
On Monday afternoon, Killeen Police Department officers were dispatched to the 2600 block of Legacy Lane, in reference to a report of a person with a firearm and shots fired. The ensuing standoff, during which the police drone was shot…
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.
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.
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.