Police Search and Rescue News & Articles

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

Free Course: Community policing support for medical emergencies

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Courtesy of MedicAlert and Police1 Academy, users can register for this free course

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