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Motorola Forms Strategic Alliance with Drone Maker and Counter Drone Software Producer

"With over 240 million 911 calls made each year, a faster response time to the call can be the consequential difference in an emergency,” said Mahesh Saptharishi, executive vice president and chief technology officer of Motorola Solutions.

April 9, 2025

Oregon Bill Would Allow Police Agencies to Use Drone as First Responder

Currently, police can only use drones without a judge’s permission under “exigent circumstances,” such as when someone is in immediate harm or suspects are fleeing.

April 8, 2025

Flock Safety Opens Georgia Drone Manufacturing Facility

In Smyrna, Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley said “it’s easy to see that drones are the future of law enforcement. They are safer, they are faster, they work 24 hours a day, seven days a week.”

April 4, 2025

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp (blue suit) and Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley inspect some of the company's new technology inside Flocks new Smyrna, Georgia, drone factory.

California Agency Wants to Use State Grant for DFR and Real-Time Crime Center

A grant of $265,000 from the state’s Citizen Option for Public Safety program would cover a 13-month trial of drone as first responder as well as the real-time crime center.

March 26, 2025

POLICE and Flock Safety to Present Webinar on How Law Enforcement Agencies Can Afford Technology

Attendees will discover actionable strategies, creative funding options, and real-world examples to help their law enforcement agencies enhance their operations on a budget.

March 17, 2025

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Setina Featured Equipment 40-Page Brochure

Setina Manufacturing

With its “Made in the USA” credo – the Setina Featured Equipment Brochure presents a products gallery across 40 pages.

March 1, 2025

Proposed Legislation Would Require Utah Agencies to Disclose AI Use

Sponsored by Sen. Stephanie Pitcher, D-Millcreek, SB180 passed the Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee on Monday evening with unanimous support.

February 11, 2025

Chicago PD Deploys 10,000 Samsung Galaxy S Smartphones

Samsung first partnered with the Chicago Police Department to launch a technology proof of concept in 2018. Under the expanded relationship, Samsung now provides equipment and software for the entire police fleet.

February 10, 2025

Chicago officer using Samsung DeX for his in-vehicle computer system.

Flock Safety and ForceMetrics Form Strategic Partnership

A new strategic partnership demonstrates Flock Safety’s and ForceMetrics’ commitment to offer an integrated solution in 2025 to bridge critical information gaps in real-time emergencies.

January 31, 2025

California Agency Receives Permission for Citywide DFR Program

The Elk Grove Police Department says its BVLOS waiver represents the largest square miles of approval for law enforcement drone operations in the nation and allows the operation of drones at an altitude up to 400 feet

January 29, 2025

Some Maryland Lawmakers Want to Regulate Police Use of Drones

This month the General Assembly began weighing whether to set state-level rules for more expansive police drone programs. Lawmakers summoned police and a spokesperson for the American Civil Liberties Union to review Montgomery County's program.

January 27, 2025

First Look: Skydio’s Drone Traffic Controller

Skydio’s DFR Command software helps law enforcement agencies set up, operate, and manage drones for first response.

December 19, 2024

Skydio's DFR Command allows DFR teams to access images from license plate recognition systems.

7 Things to Consider When Purchasing Rugged Computers

Given the importance of rugged computers and police agencies' limited budgets, decision-makers need accurate information to make well-informed purchases. Here are seven factors to consider when choosing rugged laptops for law enforcement.

December 17, 2024

Patrol officer using Getac rugged computer while on patrol.

Georgia Officers Use Drone to Locate Wanted Man in Ceiling of Business

The suspect had an active arrest warrant for assault. When officers attempted to detain him, he resisted, broke free, and hid inside the business.

December 13, 2024

A Brookhaven, Georgia, Police drone recently located a wanted man hiding in the ceiling of a local business.

Dayton Police Department Plans to Buy Tethered Drones

The drones, which have high-tech camera systems, are connected to rooftop boxes or transport cases. They can reach a maximum altitude of 150 feet.

December 3, 2024

Fotokite tethered drones are attached to objects on the ground that supply them with power and limit their altitude to a maximum of 150 feet.

California Officers Launch Drone at Scene to Takedown Burglary Suspect

Police say they arrived at the scene around 2:55 a.m., launched a drone, and saw the suspect walking away from the target vehicle, getting into a vehicle, and driving away.

October 23, 2024

Image captured by an Elk Grove, California, Police drone shows a vehicle burglary suspect trying to hide from officers.

Flock Safety Expands Into Drones for Law Enforcement with Acquisition of Aerodome

This acquisition accelerates Flock Safety’s plan to introduce a suite of American-made, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)-compliant drones, set to be released over the next 12 months, the company says.

October 16, 2024

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Ossipee Mountain Electronics Offers Pryme Radio Accessories to New England Public Safety Customers

“Aftermarket and OEM accessories aren’t always the best fit for critical communications. That’s why our go-to resource is Pryme. We know their two-way radio accessories are backed by consistent quality and service,” said Stephanie Porusta of OME.

October 7, 2024

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