Recent Stories

• August 28, 2018
  Denver police, fire department split on drone use

  As a growing number of Colorado public safety agencies launch drones to help firefighting efforts, rescue lost hikers, and take pictures of crime scenes, Denver's police and fire departments debated the merits of using unmanned aircraft.

• May 2018
  Austin police launch drone program for deadly traffic crashes

  The Austin Police Department launched a drone program aimed at reconstructing deadly traffic crashes, using aerial imagery to improve investigation accuracy and reduce road closure times.

• August 2018
  Central Florida police, fire departments embrace drones despite privacy concerns

  Law enforcement and fire agencies across Central Florida increasingly adopted drone technology for search-and-rescue and situational awareness, even as privacy advocates raised questions about oversight.

• August 21, 2018
  Drone program gives Great Falls police the higher ground

  The Great Falls Police Department in Montana launched a drone program to provide aerial support for crime scene documentation, search operations, and tactical situations.

• August 2018
  Fairfax Co. delays drones for first responders over privacy concerns

  Fairfax County, Virginia, postponed a planned drone program for first responders after community members and county supervisors expressed concerns about privacy and data retention policies.

• August 1, 2018
  Police drones pit safety vs. privacy concerns in Michigan

  Michigan law enforcement agencies weighed the operational benefits of drones against growing public concern over surveillance and privacy, highlighting a statewide debate over policy guardrails.