Tag Archives: Law Enforcement
Police to implement new policy on drones
A new federal law requires police departments to implement a policy for unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, which will be voted by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen this month. The purpose of the policy is to only allow duly … Continue reading
New police drone could save your life
Officer Rey Caban spent nearly two years researching the possibility of bringing an unmanned aerial vehicle − a drone − to the Rochester Police Department. He demonstrated the new UAV last week, providing the first look at a drone of … Continue reading
Clarkstown PD unveils new drone program
The Clarkstown Police Department will be the first in Rockland County to deploy drones, officials announced Tuesday. Officials say the unmanned aerial vehicles, which contain cameras, will scope out potentially dangerous situations before sending in officers. They say potential uses … Continue reading
Massachusetts weighs limits on the use of drones by police
Massachusetts lawmakers are weighing regulations aimed at the use of unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, by police and other governmental authorities. The bill would prohibit the use of drones to “track, collect or maintain information about the political, religious or … Continue reading