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Special Units

Florida Department Welcomes New K-9, Asks Residents to Name Her

The Bradenton (FL) Police Department recently introduced its newest member of the ranks, a 9-week-old Bloodhound puppy set to begin training in search and rescue operations.

April 8, 2019

Technology

Video: California Department Deploys Drone to Locate Missing Deaf Teen

The Fremont (CA) Police Department recently released video of an incident in February showing how an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) equipped with a thermal imaging camera helped to locate a child missing from a local school for the deaf.

March 8, 2019

Special Units

Video: CHP Helicopter Rescues 2 Hikers from Yosemite Crevasse

Late last week, the California Highway Patrol Air Unit was called upon to help locate and rescue two hikers at Yosemite National Park. The agency posted video footage to its Facebook page of the ensuing operation.

January 24, 2019

Special Units

Maryland Department Adds K-9 to Help in Searches for Missing Persons

Officers with the Bowie (MD) Police Department welcomed a new member to its ranks—a 13-month-old bloodhound puppy.

December 20, 2018

Patrol

Illinois K-9 Finds Missing Suicidal Woman in Nighttime Search

Deputy John Forlenza and his K-9 partner Dax of the Lake County (IL) Sheriff's Office located an unidentified 32-year-old woman in mental distress.

December 3, 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

Patrol

Nebraska Police Rescue Missing 90-Year-Old Man Who Suffers from Dementia

Vitauts Grinvalds had last been seen at around eight o'clock in the morning. Police located him at about four in the afternoon, and returned him safely to his home.

August 30, 2018

Patrol

Texas Police Continue Search for Officer Missing Since Thursday

According to Chambers County Sheriff Brian C. Hawthorne, 46-year-old Baytown Police Officer John Stewart Beasley is believed to have walked out of his house in the mid-afternoon. His cell phone — which had been separated from its battery — was found in a wooded area behind the home.

August 6, 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

Vehicle Ops

24' Welded Aluminum Landing Craft

Munson Boats

The Virginia State Police Search & Recovery Team operates a pair of 24' Munson welded aluminum landing craft that are used for dive operations, swift water rescues, and evidence recovery.

May 25, 2018

Patrol

I810 Rapid Rescue Extreme Surface Dry Suit

Stearns

Built for extended wear, this suit features breathable fabric and padded elbows and knees offer optimum comfort.

May 25, 2018