Police Drones/UAS News & Articles

• On-demand: A new era: Aerial response and making DFR a reality

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  The groundbreaking technologies paving the way for DFR

• The path to implementing a Drone as First Responder (DFR) program

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  The process can be daunting, but expert guidance is close at hand

• On-demand webinar: The evolution of drone as first responder (DFR) programs

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  Practical uses for drones in law enforcement

• Remembering 9/11: Legacy, vigilance and cohesiveness

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  Why technology is the key to avoiding the next 9/11 and MCI preparedness

• NYPD will use drones to monitor backyard parties over Labor Day weekend

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  The plan to pilot the unmanned aircrafts was in response to complaints about large gatherings, including private events

• DFR and the 911 gap

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  What you may be overlooking when considering a Drone as First Responder program

• N.H. police department to receive drones thanks to federal grant

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  The department plans to use the drones to assist largely with search and rescue, especially with missing persons and children

• Drones as a de-escalation tool and force multiplier (eBook)

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  Learn how drones and two-way communications devices are reinventing how law enforcement responds to incidents

• How changing your department’s culture and embracing technology can improve response times

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  Since staffing levels won’t dramatically rise in the near future, changes in both focus and technology to improve response times are required.

• FAA announces drone waiver updates to enhance safety, expand operations

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  These updates have been achieved through collaborative efforts between public safety stakeholders, companies and the FAA

• Watch: Fla. deputy ends hostage standoff with career criminal holding woman at knifepoint

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  The career criminal with 58 felony convictions threatened law enforcement and bail bondsmen in a tense standoff that ended in gunfire

• Fla. legislators offer $25M to PDs to replace drones banned by governor

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  An agreement between lawmakers and the DeSantis administration puts up funds for LEOs who have protested the ban of DJI drones

• NYPD robot dog, drones assist first responders in NYC parking garage collapse response

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  “If we didn’t have that robotic dog, we would have placed firefighters in jeopardy,” said NYC Mayor Eric Adams

• Tactical drones: Moving the needle from want to need

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  We are seeing increased drone use by SWAT teams resulting in safer incident resolutions for officers and suspects

• Fla. legislators push back on drone ban after hearing LEO complaints

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  A bipartisan effort to overturn Gov. Ron DeSantis’ ban comes from complaints about inferior, unsafe drones on approved list

• New rule from Fla. governor grounds PD use of some drones

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  Gov. Ron DeSantis says police must stop using DJI drones, but police say banning them risks officer safety

• 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

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