How Robots are an Effective Tool for Law Enforcement

Robots have the capability to save lives of officers, citizens, and suspects. That's why they can be essential equipment for your agency.
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Robots have the capability to save lives of officers, citizens, and suspects. That's why they can be essential equipment for your agency.
The Massachusetts State Police reportedly tested a robot dog produced by Waltham-based Boston Dynamics for three months from August to November.
147 Robotics has unveiled its new Mamba Tactical Robot. It's built from the ground up to help augment the capabilities of law enforcement.
Transcend Tactical has launched a gas deployment system that can be added to its Vantage robot to deploy two hot or cold gas grenades remotely and with mobility.
FLIR Systems Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Endeavor Robotic Holdings Inc., a leading developer of battle-tested, tactical unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) for the global military, public safety, and critical infrastructure markets.
Technology available to law enforcement agencies has vastly changed how officers conduct operations. And robots are a large part of this advancement.
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.
Equipment, tactics, and technology are obvious changes in SWAT, but there have been much more subtle developments in SWAT philosophy, especially in terms of training and standards.
The Sacramento County Sheriff's Department said a deputy working at the Watt Avenue Light Rail station was shot Tuesday night. The shooting happened just before 6 p.m.
Med-Eng announced the launch of the Avenger Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) bomb disposal and tactical robot at the 2017 SHOT Show.