Kentwood police debut new tactical drones
- The Victoria Police Department is launching a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System to enhance public safety monitoring during events like protests and rallies.
- The Remotely Piloted Aircraft System will not record by default unless necessary for evidence, with public notification in such cases.
- Data collected by the Remotely Piloted Aircraft System will be stored for 30 days, and information will only be gathered during criminal investigations or public disorder incidents.
- The initiative supports VicPD's strategic plan for improving community safety and efficient resource distribution.
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Maryland Heights police use drone for stop sign enforcement
MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. - The Maryland Heights Police Department says it is using drone technology to assist in "targeted traffic enforcement" operations, specifically for stop sign enforcement. In a Facebook post Wednesday, the department shared that its drone operator helped officers monitor stop sign compliance and issue multiple citations in under an hour. Photo provided by: Maryland Heights Police Department The drone was deployed near Benni…
Kentwood police debut new tactical drones
The Kentwood Police Department revealed some new hardware that it says will help officers do their jobs better.A trio of new tactical drones have been added to the police department's arsenal, thanks to funding from a 2024 police and fire millage approved by voters.The drones will be used for searches, finding suspects on the run, entering hazardous situations, and navigating into confined spaces, according to a social media post by the city.A d…
Stop, it's the police
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