Technology

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Aerodome Flocksafety

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.

Mayor Ends Chicago’s Use of ShotSpotter

Aldermen overwhelmingly voted in favor of an ordinance that would allow them to keep the technology system last week. But Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed it.

California Governor Vetoes Bill That Would Prohibit Police Use of Weaponized Drones

AB 2681, by Assemblywoman Akilah Weber, D-San Diego, would have made it an infraction offense to manufacture, modify, sell, transfer or operate a robotic device equipped with a weapon.

POLICE and Skydio to Hold Webinar on Successful DFR Operations

Presenters Captain Jason Bussert and Sergeant Dax Laporte will discuss examples of real calls for service answered by DFR. Case studies will include de-escalation of incidents and searching for and locating missing persons.

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Axon's Report Generator

When using Draft One to speed up the report writing process, the responsibility for producing the complete report remains with the officer.

Axon's Draft One is designed to help officers produce high-quality reports in the field from body camera audio.

Coffee Break with Police Experts: Drone as First Responder Programs

POLICE Magazine Editor David Griffith discusses Drone as First Responder Programs with Guillaume Delepine, senior director of go to market strategies for Skydio.

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