Police Drones/UAS News & Articles

• BRINC's Blake Resnick and Don Redmond on evolving drone technology

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  "The community expects us to de-escalate with time and distance. And we have the technology to do that and keep first responders and the community safe."

• BRINC announces release of LEMUR 2 drone

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  The drone is designed to de-escalate conflict and improve public safety

• Reimagining drone command centers for police departments

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  Turn your police vehicle into a mobile drone command center

• SHOT Show 2023 in the rear-view mirror: A smorgasbord of new products

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  We review tactical communications, concussion protection, RDS, storage solutions and much more

• Photo of the Week: I spy an eye in the sky

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  A California sheriff's department conducts drone training in an area popular for off-road snow sports

• The 3 fundamentals of an effective real-time crime center

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  Make sure your RTCC is prepared to manage your growing use of technology-driven policing

• How to buy crisis negotiation training and products (eBook)

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  Download this Police1 crisis negotiation training and products buying guide to learn key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation

• SHOT Show Industry Day at the Range: Here's what's caught our eye so far

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  Check out this drone control center, a locking magazine and a dual-wavelength rifle sight. Plus: 5.11's bag designed to carry all your stuff

• Crime surging? Here’s how technology can help

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  Layering the latest tools and following four key steps can help you get a handle on problem locations

• 11 ways police departments are using drones

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  There is a paradigm shift occurring in law enforcement as drones become a critical element in almost every aspect of emergency operations

• Drone utilization at bomb squad operations

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  Drones can assist EOD operators in several ways, from searching under suspicious vehicles to detecting audible sounds of explosive devices for analysis

• On four feet, two feet, in the air and on the water: 9 heart-warming police rescues of 2022

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  We take a look back at rescues of the most vulnerable among us, and appreciate our better angels

• BRINC’s next-gen throw phone achieves public safety through technology

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  The BRINC Ball two-way communication device is built to enhance de-escalation

• Tenn. sheriff's office unveils drone command vehicle

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  To date this year, the Hamilton County drone team has used the aircraft in around 670 missions for a total of nearly 500 miles flown

• Flying and thrown de-escalation tools reimagine police response

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  Innovative technology allows officers to communicate with subjects and suspects from a safe distance

• IACP 2022: Products for recruitment, retention, officer safety and force multiplication

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  The gigantic exhibit hall showcases products and technology aimed to improve officer efficiency and safety

• Nev. sheriff-elect plans to use drones to monitor violent crimes in Las Vegas

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  Kevin McMahill offered drones as a quicker way to respond to ShotSpotter notifications in chronic hotspots

• Chicago mayoral candidate calls for ‘reserve’ of 1,000 retired LEOs, use of drones to track fleeing suspects

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  Sophia King also wants the police department’s work schedule compressed to address concerns officers do not have adequate time off

• NTOA: How to maximize the capabilities of SWAT drones

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  Drones can provide invaluable intelligence and tactical assistance to SWAT teams before they enter structures

• What the public doesn’t know influences its trust in police

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  With greater transparency, departments can raise support for their officers and technologies

• Wash. sheriff's deputies shoot, kill assault suspect in SWAT standoff

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  A drone operator located the man, clad in body armor, in the woods as he approached threatened to shoot law enforcement officers

• Dedrone to debut new drone jammer for urban environments at IACP 2022

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  The DroneDefender breaks communication links between pilots and unauthorized drones, making them crucial against drone swarms and singular drones

• Ohio sheriff’s office ditching its helicopter in favor of drones

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  “Helicopters are becoming flying dinosaurs,” said Sheriff Charmaine McGuffey

• Spotlight: ideaForge is a product-focused UAV systems company, developing drone solutions for mapping, security, and surveillance applications.

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  ideaForge drones are generations ahead of other equipment manufacturers (OEMs), be it safety, reliability, autonomy, and performance.

• How LETS Respond is improving crisis negotiations

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  When you are dealing with someone in crisis, you must make contact with them so you can begin to build a rapport

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