The Kansas City Police Department is teaming up with a geo-location company to mate drones with a special radio-transmitting bracelet in an effort to save the lives of wandering Alzheimer’s and dementia victims. This past month, the department partnered with Care Trak and the local Civil Air Patrol to test the hybrid system. Care Trak markets telemetry-based tracking devices … [Read more...] about Kansas Police Launches Drone People Finder
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North Dakota UAV Unit Offers Police Drones on Demand
Although drone purchases by law enforcement are skyrocketing, many police agencies can’t afford to sink thousands of dollars in UAV gear and training. Thanks to a recent FAA authorization, cash-strapped police departments now have a budget-friendly choice. The federal agency approved a plan this past month to unleash the Northeast Region Unmanned Aircraft System unit in … [Read more...] about North Dakota UAV Unit Offers Police Drones on Demand
Police Drone Rules Date Back to the 80s
Across the U.S., police agencies are falling in love with drones, begging the question: Why exactly is it legal for law enforcement to use drones? The answer is not found in recent FAA rulings or the growing number of state laws regulating drone use. The answer dates back 30 years this month to a little known court ruling. On May 19, 1986, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in … [Read more...] about Police Drone Rules Date Back to the 80s
Drone Attack Simulated in NYPD Drill
With the rise of deadly school shootings over the past few years, police agencies nationwide have ramped up security drills to prepare for the unthinkable. For the New York Police Department, preparation includes a scenario involving a drone attack. Earlier this month, the NYPD conducted a joint drill with the Department of Homeland Security at a Brooklyn high school using a … [Read more...] about Drone Attack Simulated in NYPD Drill
Disputed Law: Do Drones Harm Whales?
Law enforcement officials in the Pacific Northwest want drone users to stay away from endangered killer whales and researchers are not happy about it. According to public radio station KUOW, the growing hullabaloo is focused on a murky state law requiring boats to stay away from orcas to within a distance of 200 feet. The regulations do not specifically mention aircraft and … [Read more...] about Disputed Law: Do Drones Harm Whales?
