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Technology

Senate Passes Legislation That Could Allow Federal Officers to Shoot Down Civilian UAVs

The United States Senate on Wednesday passed the "FAA Reauthorization Act" which—among other things—could allow federal law enforcement officers to shoot down privately owned drones.

October 5, 2018

Patrol

Eyes in the Sky

The bad guys are exploiting piloted aerial video for criminal purposes at an unrestricted pace, undeterred by laws, costs, or public perception. Law enforcement must put on its cape with the big "S" and prevail in this video star wars.

September 4, 2018

Technology

Cost-Effective Drone Solutions Can Help Police Save Lives

AEE

As drone-powered missions continue to have significant impact on the positive outcomes of law enforcement situations, users shouldn’t have to choose a $1,500 consumer drone because of a fear of flying a product which is priced 20 times higher.

September 1, 2018

Special Units

Improving SWAT Operations

Experts say the chance for positive outcomes during tactical team callouts will increase with better selection of team members, organization of teams, training of operators and commanders; and with more effective use of equipment and technology.

August 8, 2018

Vehicle Ops

LE Tactical Drone

K2 Unmanned Systems

K2's Knight Hawk is a commercial grade UAV designed with first responder operations and infrastructure inspection in mind.

July 13, 2018

Technology

New Challenges in Cyber Forensics

Today's digital investigator must learn how to extract evidence from drones, encrypted portable devices, cryptocurrency trades, and a growing range of appliances and products defined as the Internet of Things (IoT).

July 13, 2018

Patrol

Video: British Police Use Drone to Find Missing Hiker

Nearly a day after Peter Pugh went missing, he was spotted in a marshland by a Norfolk Police Department drone.

June 19, 2018

Patrol

British Police Use Drone to Find Missing Hiker

Nearly a day after Peter Pugh went missing, he was spotted in a marshland by a Norfolk Police Department drone. More here.

June 19, 2018

Patrol

Boston Politicians Set to Discuss Police Drones, Body Cameras, and Privacy

The hearing takes place in anticipation of a Northeastern University report on the BPD pilot program testing body-worn cameras, and amid citizen concerns over the deployment of new technology without community input.

June 19, 2018

Technology

Police Drone Helps Reduce Crime by 10% in Mexican City

During a four-month period, the Ensenada Police Department flew more than 1,600 missions (an average of roughly 25 missions a day).

June 11, 2018

Technology

Axon and DJI Announce Drone Partnership for Public Safety

Axon and DJI today announced an exclusive partnership, within the digital evidence management industry, to sell DJI drones directly to public safety and law enforcement agencies worldwide through the new Axon Air program.

June 5, 2018

Technology

Criminals Used a Drone Swarm To Obstruct an FBI Hostage Raid

Mazel said counter surveillance of law enforcement agents is the fastest-growing way that organized criminals are using drones.

May 4, 2018