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.
In partnership with NOAA and the Coast Guard, SCDNR officers patrol nearly 2,900 miles of shoreline to safeguard boaters, wildlife and fisheries
San Diego County Sheriff’s Department and San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department take delivery of Bell 412EPX helicopters for emergency response assistance
Police drone use is increasing, making it essential for agencies to adopt a sound law enforcement drone policy governing their use
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
A GPS-based 911 text led the Riverside County Sheriff’s Aviation Unit to the stranded hiker, prompting a high-angle rescue with a hoist and hands-on extraction
The system launches in seconds and uses non-lethal force to distract or disable school shooters until law enforcement arrives
After airborne officers directed public safety officials on the ground to the location, police found the child “conscious and alert,” state police reported
After a five-hour search, the woman was located by a drone roughly 150 yards from her vehicle in a heavily wooded area, lying next to a downed tree
NYPD units from scuba, harbor, aviation and patrol joined FDNY and Port Authority to recover victims after the aircraft fell apart midair
Oak Brook PD will use drones to respond to incidents such as burglaries, retail thefts and other in-progress crimes
Scottsdale PD officers responded after an American Fine Art Gallery employee reported hearing someone inside; after launching a drone, officers found the man lying on the roof
The motorcyclist crashed into the side of a Grand Rapids Police cruiser; the driver then attempted to flee before surrendering without further incident
“[This] rescue is a testament to the power of collaboration, advanced technology, and the unwavering dedication of our law enforcement and emergency response teams,” PD Chief James Floyd said
Miami Beach PD’s Real Time Intelligence Center will integrate drones, 850 cameras and AI-driven analytics to improve situational awareness
Santa Ana officers pursued the man down the Newport Beach Pier and opened fire when he got out of the car while holding a pistol
Drone footage provided a bird’s-eye view of the search area, allowing officers on the ground to use the drone’s imaging to pinpoint the suspect’s location, video shows
Delaware State Police’s aviation unit announced that its two new helicopters are now equipped with blood warmers for transfusions
The FAA said all 80 passengers and crew were safely evacuated after the plane flipped during landing at Toronto Pearson
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