Texas police agencies hope to keep their Chinese-made drone fleets By DRONELIFE Features Editor, Jim Magill As both state and federal officials try to limit, if not outright ban, the use of Chinese-made drones by public service agencies, police departments and sheriff’s offices in Texas have taken steps to ensure that those UAVs in their fleets do not present the security … [Read more...] about Texas Police Secure Drone Data, Aim to Preserve Fleets Despite Ban Attempts
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Teledyne FLIR Partners with PoliceGrantsHelp to Boost Public Safety Solutions
Enhancing Public Safety with Grant-Funded Drone Solutions by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Drone and sensor developer Teledyne FLIR has recently announced a partnership with PoliceGrantsHelp.com, who help eligible agencies gain access to grants, increasing the affordability of their public safety-focused solutions. Designed to help “bridge the gap” between … [Read more...] about Teledyne FLIR Partners with PoliceGrantsHelp to Boost Public Safety Solutions
San Francisco’s Prop E Could Ease the Way for Police Drone Use: But Highlights the Need for More Education
News and Commentary. In San Francisco, Prop E will be on the ballot on March 5. Among other provisions designed to help public safety agencies deal with rising crime rates in the city, Prop E would ease the way for police drone use. The discussion in San Francisco's media, however, has highlighted the drone industry's imperative to educate community leaders and lawmakers … [Read more...] about San Francisco’s Prop E Could Ease the Way for Police Drone Use: But Highlights the Need for More Education
Fremont, CA, Pioneers Joint Drone First Responder Program for Fire and Police Departments
Skyfire Spearheads Pioneering Joint Drone First Responder Program in Fremont, California In an innovative step towards enhancing public safety, Fremont, California, has become the first city in the United States to implement a Drone First Responder (DFR) program across both its Fire and Police Departments. Announced today, the joint DFR program was officially approved by … [Read more...] about Fremont, CA, Pioneers Joint Drone First Responder Program for Fire and Police Departments
Court Ruling on Police Drone Footage: A Shift in Public Record Norms
California Appellate Court’s Decision Impacts Public Access to Police Drone Footage by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Last week, a California appellate court ruled that video footage from police drones collected in response to 911 calls is not automatically exempt from public record. The decision by the California Court of Appeal for the Fourth District came in a … [Read more...] about Court Ruling on Police Drone Footage: A Shift in Public Record Norms
