Airborne and Maritime
The Airborne and Maritime section covers the integration of aerial and marine units in law enforcement, including drones, helicopters and maritime operations.
During the summer of 2012, PWCs gained increased public attention due mainly to a series of accidents involving high-profile victims
Half of the grant funding will be distributed in 2026 to areas hosting FIFA World Cup games, America 250 national events and the 2028 Olympic Games
Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen says BCSO is on track to reach 95% staffing as drone integration and modern tech help recruit and retain deputies
By bringing DroneSense by Versaterm into its Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) platform, agencies can now dispatch drones with the same speed and simplicity as their traditional emergency vehicles
Retired Officer Chad Millward, recognized for saving lives during the Atlas Fire, was piloting a REACH Air helicopter when it crashed on Highway 50 in Sacramento
The vehicle, donated to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office by Policing Lab, will drive pre-determined routes, act as a visual crime deterrent and display messages to the community
The fiery helicopter fell out of the sky on Aug. 28, 2023, killing Battalion Chief Terryson Jackson, 50, and Lurean Wheaton, 65
A Haynes Life Flight helicopter was approaching a landing zone in Autauga County when bullets struck the right-side window, Sheriff Mark Harrell said
“We have a bunch of balloons in the air and it just takes one gust of wind to blow a drone into a balloon and we can have a catastrophic event,” Sgt. Noah Boyer said
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Clinton Township Officers released video footage shot from above the suspect’s car, which showed he was in the vehicle before police swooped in to arrest the surprised defendant
The 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics are among potential drone targets that concern law enforcement without counter-UAS authority
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The Beyond Visual Line of Sight proposal would eliminate the requirement for operators to obtain exemptions for flights that extend beyond the operator’s direct line of sight
A man adapted his agricultural drone to save a man stranded on a rooftop during severe flooding in Guangxi
The civilian oversight body approved an updated policy allowing drones to be used in more situations, including calls for service, high-risk incidents and large-scale events
“We are taking bold steps now to protect our people and our skies before tragedy strikes,” Gov. Jeff Landry said
The documentary explores how warnings were ignored, leading to a deadly implosion that sparked a multi-agency international search and rescue effort
The Drones for First Responders Act would also require drones to meet stricter “Rules of Origin” standards by 2030, ensuring key parts aren’t made in China
National campaign asks law enforcement agencies to register marine and patrol units for July 4 – 6 enforcement effort
“Remember: Don’t steal cars and it’s pretty hard to outrun the helicopter,” the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department posted on X
“This is going to help us deliver effective and efficient public safety but it’s going to also make conditions better for our [LEOs],” said Birmingham City Council President Darrell O’Quinn
“This was an incredibly dangerous situation—handled with professionalism and teamwork,” LVMPD stated
The Benton County sheriff’s office said a “freak accident” caused the rescue boat to get sucked under the current as the crew was trying to help the rafters
Boat crews, including the Sarasota PD Marine unit, were able to safely stop the vessel after the boater was thrown overboard
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