Desert Hot Springs police use drone to track suspect on minibike

CCPD shows how drones help de-escalate danger, track suspects and catch street racers

The Corpus Christi Police Department gave KRIS 6 News an inside look at how drones are changing the way officers approach dangerous and fast-moving situations.From monitoring street racers to helping with standoffs, the departments 32 drones have become a critical tool for officers in the field. Senior Officer Rick Reyes, CCPDs lead UAS pilot, explained that drones are used to gather vital information without putting officers at immediate risk. …

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KUNA) – Desert Hot Springs Police put their drone to good use in tracking and capturing a suspect who was attempting to escape a traffic stop Tuesday. Desert Hot Springs Police officers reported in a Facebook post that they attempted to stop a suspect who was illegally riding a mini-scooter through city streets, but instead of stopping, the driver fled the scene. Officers say they were able to use their drone to follo…

Police Beat: Hermosa Police steps up drone program

by Liz Mullen The Hermosa Beach Police Department has been using drones for about five years in police work, including tracking down suspects, giving officers real-time views of illegal activity, and even finding missing persons. Now, HBPD is conducting a pilot program using its drone at different times of the day and night and different days of the week to gather data on how to best deploy the technology. It started about two weeks ago with the…