Associated Press
NEW YORK — Gone is the bullhorn. Instead, New York City emergency management officials have turned high-tech, using drones to warn residents about potential threatening weather.
After seeing the gun pointed at him, the Milwaukee Police officer grabbed the suspect’s firearm and worked to wrestle control away from the suspect
January 22, 2025 01:24 PM
·
Officials stated the death occurred in the line of duty; the identity of the agent was not immediately released
January 21, 2025 10:11 AM
“Six individuals who assaulted me, as I did my job on Jan. 6, as did hundreds of other law enforcement officers, will now walk free,” former D.C. Police Officer Michael Fanone said
January 21, 2025 12:01 PM
·
West Valley City PD officers entered the home while the fatal stabbings were occurring; the killer did not stop raising the knife until he was fatally shot
January 21, 2025 12:35 PM
·
With a buzzing sound in the background, a drone equipped with a loudspeaker flies over homes warning people who live in basement or ground-floor apartments about impending heavy rains.
“Be prepared to leave your location,” said the voice from the sky in footage released Tuesday by the city’s emergency management agency. “If flooding occurs, do not hesitate.”
About five teams with multiple drones each were deployed to specific neighborhoods prone to flooding. Zach Iscol, the city’s emergency management commissioner, said the messages were being relayed in multiple languages. They were expected to continue until the weather impacted the drone flights.
Flash floods have been deadly for New Yorkers living in basement apartments, which can quickly fill up in a deluge. Eleven people drowned in such homes in 2021 amid rain from the remnants of Hurricane Ida.
The drones are in addition to other forms of emergency messaging, including social media, text alerts and a system that reaches more than 2,000 community-based organizations throughout the city that serve senior citizens, people with disabilities and other groups.
Drones are not just for stunning aerial shots anymore; they’re on the front lines of modern policing. From tracking suspects to aiding in emergency responses, this video covers the diverse roles drones play in law enforcement today.
“You know, we live in a bubble, and we have to meet people where they are in notifications so they can be prepared,” New York City Mayor Eric Adams said at a press briefing on Tuesday.
Adams is a self-described “tech geek” whose administration has tapped drone technology to monitor large gatherings as well as to search for sharks on beaches. Under his watch, the city’s police department also briefly toyed with using a robot to patrol the Times Square subway station, and it has sometimes deployed a robotic dog to dangerous scenes, including the Manhattan parking garage that collapsed in 2023.
Stay informed on FAA drone waivers and regulations transforming public safety operations, including DFR advancements and the latest BVLOS innovations
January 16, 2025 08:41 AM
·
Drone as First Responder programs and real time crime centers enable cost-effective, centralized policing, delivering life-saving results and redefining traditional concepts of police work
January 15, 2025 12:56 PM
A Rockingham County woman’s fight against a stalking drone not only led to a conviction but set a precedent for future aerial harassment cases — a landmark moment experts say will shape law enforcement training nationwide
January 15, 2025 12:17 PM
In 2023, Dedrone detected more than one million drone flight violations, with 63% involving breaches of the FAA’s 400-foot altitude restriction
November 20, 2024 01:18 PM
A top priority for state and federal legislatures should be to provide funding to replace potentially insecure drones with secure, North American- or allied-manufactured UAS
November 13, 2024 05:38 PM
·
At IACP 2024, an expert panel shared their best practices for integrating multiple technologies, such as DFR, into a real time crime center
October 23, 2024 10:01 AM
Once a hobbyist’s toy, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) — commonly known as drones — have become a valuable tool for law enforcement agencies across the nation
October 15, 2024 10:41 AM
GSX 2024 showcased cutting-edge tech, industry trends and career opportunities, revealing the critical overlap between law enforcement and private security sectors
October 02, 2024 01:37 PM
·
The next generation of DFR programs will reduce costs and expand operational periods by allowing public safety agencies to utilize the least number of human resources
September 11, 2024 10:41 AM
Drones are extraordinary force multipliers that provide unique response and investigative tools for first responders. However, their increasing popularity and easy availability raises sobering security concerns
