MANAGING PUBLIC SECTOR VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT
Unmanned aircraft systems offer many benefits to law enforcement agencies but only if properly trained personnel are using the right tools for the job and best practices are followed.
A self-piloting, actively tethered aerial device offers instant aerial views of an emergency scene to help maximize emergency response effectiveness and safety.
The Walla Walla Police Department in Washington has begun a drone program with the addition of three unmanned aerial systems.
The training program teaches law enforcement professionals how to operate drones in public safety situations.
The U.S. Department of the Interior has grounded its fleet of more than 800 drones, all which were manufactured in China or with China-made parts.
The Vermont State Police has purchased 11 new unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) that it has deployed throughout the state.
The Los Angeles Police Department is now approved to use drones for SWAT, hazmat, and bomb squad operations.
Oneida County, N.Y., has unveiled a new unmanned aircraft system (UAS) unit to support first responders in hazardous situations that would benefit from an aerial perspective.
A new charitable program, Axon Aid, assists cities following large-scale disasters at no cost to citizens. The first pilot program launched this month with Baton Rouge Police Department in Louisiana.
The Dolphin 1, a water rescue robot, improves workflows for water rescuers and will decrease overall costs and risks involved with search and rescue missions.