Knoxville Police Department getting drones that automatically launch to a scene

The drones won't be used for surveillance, KPD Chief Paul Noel said. They're meant to inform first responders during a crime ...
The Denver Post

Here’s how Denver police fly drones to 911 calls, triggering fears about privacy and surveillance

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... In a windowless room at Denver police headquarters on a recent Thursday afternoon, Officer Chris Velarde activated a police drone to investigate a potential ...
The Cincinnati Enquirer

Cincinnati police's $4.8M drone program takes off. How does the eye in the sky work?

The Cincinnati Police Department has launched a $4.8 million drone program, making it the first in Ohio to use drones as first responders. Since July, the drone squad has conducted over 3,000 flights, ...
NorthJersey.com

Wayne cops fly remote-controlled drones for school demonstration

WAYNE — From the ground, it looked like a spider suspended above their school. In actuality, a police officer was piloting a drone. The 8-pound aircraft hovered at an altitude of 150 feet — the same ...
Asheville Citizen-Times

Asheville police drone flies American flag at Panthers game. Was it an NFL record?

ASHEVILLE - The Asheville Police Department is boasting a unique record on social media: the largest American flag ever flown by a drone at a National Football League stadium. The flag was carried by ...
Noozhawk

Lompoc Police to Launch Drone as First Responder Program

Lompoc Police Chief Kevin Martin describes to the City Council how the Drone as First Responder program would operate in the city. Credit: Contributed photo The Lompoc Police Department will launch a ...