Category: police drone
NYPD Launches Drone Pilot Program for Rapid Response to Shootings and Emergencies
The New York Police Department (NYPD) is launching a groundbreaking pilot program that will deploy drones to shooting scenes and other life-threatening emergencies. The drones [more…]
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 [more…]
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 [more…]
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 [more…]
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 [more…]
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 [more…]
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 [more…]
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 [more…]
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 [more…]
“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 [more…]
