Tag Archives: Law Enforcement
Janesville Police Dept. Uses UAV to Locate Suspect
On Sunday, officers from the Janesville Police Department in Wisconsin deployed an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to help locate a suspect. At about 9:30 p.m. on Aug. 11, officers were dispatched to a disorderly conduct complaint. During the course of … Continue reading
Police drone use expanding around Western Washington
Drones are becoming more common in Washington and among their fans are various law enforcement agencies. While some departments tout their benefits an are increasingly using them in the field, others are hesitant to use police drones. With more than … Continue reading
Bay Area Police Agencies Say Drones Are a ‘Force Multiplier’
When a man suspected of firing shots at his family barricaded himself inside his Pittsburg home last Friday, police sent up their other set of eyes — a drone with high-definition video — to survey the situation, keeping officers out … Continue reading
Washington State Patrol builds up fleet of 111 drones
In the span of just a few years, the Washington State Patrol has built up a fleet of more than 100 drones. At last check, the Oregon State Police had three. The Washington patrol says its small quadcopters are used … Continue reading
