DRONELIFE is attending the InterDrone conference in Las Vegas this week, and one of the early sessions hits a rapidly growing vertical in the drone industry: law enforcement and emergency response. In a large room filled mostly with emergency services departments, many in uniform and almost all of whom are currently implementing a drone program, DJI's Romeo Durscher moderated … [Read more...] about Drone Opportunities for Law Enforcement, Emergency Response
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Drone Suspected in Aiding Prison Escape
Multiple sources are reporting that a South Carolina prison officials suspect Jimmy Causey, a prisoner at the Lieber Correctional Institution, may have used a drone to fly in tools that enabled him to break out of the institution. Mr. Causey was recaptured in Texas Friday. He escapted on July 4th. “We 100 percent know a cellphone was used or multiple cellphones were used … [Read more...] about Drone Suspected in Aiding Prison Escape
Law Enforcement and Emergency Management Drones
Guest post by Dan Eylon, Skytech Systems — The following is an abstract from a paper by Dan Eylon "Law Enforcement Drones - Applications and Ownership." Remote Piloted Airborne Systems (RPAS), more commonly known as drones, are a “must have” for emergency management and law enforcement activities. As support tools, these assets lead to quicker and more efficient … [Read more...] about Law Enforcement and Emergency Management Drones
APB – Drones Meet Law Enforcement in Fox Crime Drama
APB, a new crime drama launching on Fox later this month, offers an interesting and fairly realistic prediction of how drone technology could be applied in the world of law enforcement. Gideon Reeves is a billionaire used to getting what he wants, when he wants it. That much is clear in a matter of minutes. He's also the CEO of a leading technology company and knows a thing … [Read more...] about APB – Drones Meet Law Enforcement in Fox Crime Drama
DHS Provides Drone Guidance for Law Enforcement
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a drone guidance statement for law enforcement agencies. As more law enforcement and emergency services departments across the country implement drone technology to assist with crowd management, event security, and disaster response concerns over privacy and civil liberties have grown. The DHS' 11-page document lists 15 … [Read more...] about DHS Provides Drone Guidance for Law Enforcement
