Technology

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.

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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.

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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NYPD Planning to Use Drones to Reduce Crime in Central Park

In previous crime control plans, the department has flooded the sprawling park, one of the most popular tourist sites in America, with hundreds of officers patrolling on foot, bike and horseback since violent crime began to skyrocket this summer.

POLICE Holds Free Drone as First Responder Webinar

The webinar titled “A Race Against Time: How DFR Technology Rescued a Missing Child” will feature Captain Andrew Denbo of the Pasco County (Florida) Sheriff’s Office.

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My Technology Can … Help You Easily Move from Response to Investigation

Genetec solutions help real-time crime centers respond quickly and proactively to keep cities safe.

Genetec’s Clearance digital evidence management system allows closer collaboration between departments and external stakeholders.

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