Category: police drone
Whitehall Police Force Adds $49K Drone Amid Privacy Concerns
The city of Whitehall, Ohio, has approved the purchase of a $49,000 police drone, sparking debate over privacy and transparency. The decision, made on October [more…]
Police Drone Rescues Missing Woman with Night Blindness in Spokane
Spokane Police Department (SPD) successfully used Drone Technology to rescue a missing woman in a wooded area, showcasing the life-saving potential of unmanned aerial vehicles [more…]
California Governor Vetoes Ban on Armed Police Drones
Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have prohibited law enforcement from using armed drones and robots in California. The veto of AB [more…]
NYPD Pushes for Authority to Control Drones Amid Terrorism Threats
The NYPD is ramping up its efforts to gain the authority to control unmanned drones, as the threat of drone-based terrorism looms large over cities [more…]
DJI Drone Saves the Day: Finds Missing Louisiana Girl
A 10-year-old Louisiana girl is now home safe after an Arkansas company used a DJI drone to help locate her. The Webster Parish Sheriff’s Office [more…]
San Francisco Police’s Drone Dilemma: Breaking Laws to Fight Crime
San Francisco Police have been using drones to catch car break-in suspects and investigate sideshows for months, but internal emails reveal the department knowingly broke [more…]
High-Tech Drone Breaks Standoff Stalemate in Olympia
A tense standoff in downtown Olympia, Washington, was defused thanks to the strategic deployment of a high-tech drone. The incident, which took place on Thursday, [more…]
Kentucky Manhunt: Drones Aid Search for Highway Shooter
A rural community in Kentucky is on high alert as authorities continue their search for a suspect involved in a highway shooting spree that left [more…]
Western Australia Police Force Enhances Operations with Drone-in-a-Box Systems
Southern Cross Drones has secured a significant contract with the Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL) to provide state-of-the-art drone-in-a-box systems. This partnership aims to enhance [more…]
Portland Police Bureau Seeks to Expand Drone Program for Enhanced Public Safety
The Portland Police Bureau (PPB) is requesting approval from the Portland City Council to expand its drone program, aiming to enhance public safety and operational [more…]
