Police Search and Rescue News & Articles

4 tools that can make search and recovery operations successful

Technology plays a key role in successful search and recovery operations; here are four underwater search tools than can help rescue divers in a time of need

FirstNet unveils new tools to improve first responder coverage and safety

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Agencies can now purchase their own deployable network assets for use when communications are temporarily unavailable

How agencies can help officers overcome obstacles that get in the way of protecting and saving lives

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Cutting, breaching and prying capabilities help cops better prepare for unexpected barriers

Finally, an app that lets you livestream drone footage

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Learn how livestreaming drone footage gives first responders better benefits beyond visibility

5 questions to ask before purchasing a tactical robot

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A tactical robot is a long-term investment. Make sure you make an informed choice.

Hero Systems announces first purchase of HERODrag System

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The Chicago Police Department is the first owner of The HERODrag System, a victim immobilizing rescue system designed for quick, easy deployment and stabilization

Search crews look for the dead and the living in Florida

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The number of dead was expected to rise, but authorities scrapped plans for setting up a temporary morgue

9 patrol applications for night vision and thermal imaging technology

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There are many ways patrol officers can use this technology in the field

Video roundup: Police UAS in action

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Police agencies are quickly seeing the aerial surveillance advantages drones offer during many different LE ops

Cops weigh in: The impact of UAS on policing

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We asked our readers how their police agencies were using (or planning to use) drones and some of the challenges they’ve faced along the way

Policing Matters Podcast: Tactical uses for drones

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Now that there is a little deeper understanding of the legal parameters, police agencies are beginning to adopt the technology

5 applications for UAS in law enforcement

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From accident reconstruction to search and rescue, drones are a game-changer for law enforcement operations

Case study: How FirstNet helped a Texas agency improve use of mobile video technologies

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In order for first responders to reap the full benefits of mobile video technologies, public safety must have access to a robust and reliable network

Police aviation units: 11 things to address in your emergency response plan

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What happens if a law enforcement aircraft is in trouble?

How UAS technologies are changing the way police view incident scenes

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Responders can gain access to aerial views of the incident, as well as send real-time pictures and data to different locations

How LASD is using a new video-enabled UAS to enhance public safety

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When talking about the tech, people get hung up on what the ceiling for a unit might be, but in reality, it’s the floor that matters

Video: 4 killed in Mexico police helicopter crash during hiker recovery

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The crew had found the woman's body and was bringing back rescue workers when it hit an electrical power cable

When disaster strikes, the National Disaster Medical System responds

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The nation's medical tactical response team answers the call when mass medical care is needed

How map apps can give cops an edge during investigations

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While there is always support for having a compass and a paper map, let’s not ignore how the technology of our smartphones can be a priceless aid in investigations