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Yahoo
15 hours ago
- Science
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How Ocean City police use drones in life-saving water rescues
OCEAN CITY, NJ - The Ocean City Police Department has several drones that they use to protect beachgoers along the boardwalk and in the ocean. What we know Law Enforcement will be utilizing a drone officer named "Karl" that will be equipped with flotation devices. "When they do the work that they do it becomes personal, it's like anything else, like a K-9, it's a piece of equipment that does a really good job," said Lt. Mark Pancoast of the Ocean City Police Department. The department used one of their officers to simulate a rescue mission in which Officer Karl flew from above and dropped the flotation device. The device will allow those who are drowning to have something to stay afloat while the lifeguards are trying to respond. "A rip current can happen anywhere and all the time with obstacles, it could be a stationary rip or a flash rip where it pops up. If you have something to hold onto and you're staying calm not panicked in the water, that's going to give yourself a better chance of survival," said Lt. Andrew Shaw of the Ocean City Beach Patrol. The demonstration happened right in front of beachgoers at Ocean City who were highly impressed with the new technology. What they're saying Patty Morgera, a beachgoer from Chester Springs was watching the simulation rescue mission with her family. "That was really impressive, it would absolutely save lives," said Morgera. Police say the other use for the drone is for crowd control. Police are hoping it will deter bad behavior from happening at the beach and along the boardwalk. The Source The information in this story is from the Ocean City Police Department.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Ocean City implementing temporary road rules ahead of 'Crusin' Ocean City' event
OCEAN CITY, Md. - Ocean City is prepared to crack down on dangerous drivers with a major car event coming to town next week. This is an event where you can get ticketed for driving the normal speed limit because they lower it. Also, anyone trying to burn out their tires, or even pedestrians who encourage a car to do burnouts can be ticketed. It's safe to say Ocean City is not having any nonsense as 35,000 cars are expected to visit the town. The backstory The 35th annual Cruisin' Ocean City is an event for car enthusiasts featuring classic and custom vehicles from all over the country but in past car events in Ocean City, the streets have quickly become unsafe with reckless drivers. That's why next week, law enforcement is activating special event zones. The zones lower the speed limit to 30 miles per hour max and increase fines with enhanced penalties. So what would usually be a $90 ticket could be up to $1,000. There are also enhanced laws for burnout, spinning wheels and excessive noise — all of which could lead to arrest. What they're saying "They were taking over intersections of large groups, doing the burnouts. You're holding up all the traffic and with that, it's very easy to lose control of a vehicle. When you're in a crowd, you've got spectators. They want to see your cool colors," Ocean City Police Department's Deputy Communications Manager Ashley Miller said. "Everybody's there if you lose control of that vehicle, not only is it dangerous for you other drivers but all those pedestrians on that sidewalk as well." What we know The special event zone signs are posted around Ocean City, letting people know it will be in effect from April 29 to May 4. To enforce this, not only will Ocean City officers will be on duty, they are getting assistance from surrounding areas as well. Worcester County deputies and Maryland State Police will help, along with the Maryland state motor unit. The number of citations handed out during recent events has been on a decline, suggesting people are getting the message that reckless driving will not be tolerated.
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- Yahoo
Pennsylvania officer's last act after he was shot was to rescue a colleague, police chief says
A police officer who was shot to death while responding to an armed man with hostages inside a Pennsylvania hospital intensive care unit was remembered Friday as a dedicated public servant who did not hesitate to run toward danger and died a hero. Hundreds of fellow officers and others filled the Living Word Community Church in Red Lion for the funeral of West York Police Officer Andrew W. Duarte. West York Police Chief Matthew Millsaps said Duarte, 30, realized he had just been shot Saturday and made it to the safety of cover when he saw that a fellow officer was down and in what Millsaps described as a compromised position. 'Andrew's last physical act on the face of this earth was to run back towards the threat area,' dragging the other officer to safety and holding his hand in comfort, Millsaps said, speaking in front of Duarte's flag-draped coffin. 'When they made it to cover, Andrew collapsed and died.' Millsaps said Duarte had 'put the mission first and he gave a damn. I only pray that I'll go the same way.' Duarte was the second or third officer to respond to the hostage situation at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York, Millsaps said. The attacker, Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz, 49, was killed and several others were wounded. Hundreds of uniformed officers lined the road into the church, and a large flag was draped between the ladders on two fire trucks. Duarte's family and fellow officers recalled his sense of humor, compassion, integrity and professional commitment. Gov. Josh Shapiro called Duarte someone who always 'got the job done and worked tirelessly to protect his community, to be a great colleague, and of course, to carry a great big stick. He was a good man and he was a good cop.' At UPMC Memorial Hospital last weekend, Shapiro said, 'he ran toward danger so his fellow citizens could understandably run away safely.' Accounts of nurses who survived the attack have been shared in Facebook posts, disclosing details about their injuries and treatment and how the events have haunted those who lived through it. York County District Attorney Tim Barker said Archangel-Ortiz appeared to have had recent contact with the intensive care unit 'for a medical purpose involving another person' but didn't elaborate. Born in Oakland, California, Duarte had served on the West York police force since 2022. Before that, he spent five years with the Denver Police Department in Colorado, and served as a seasonal officer with the Ocean City Police Department in Maryland. An obituary said he earned a degree in criminal justice and police science from California University of Pennsylvania. His interests included photography, guitar, hiking and traveling. Survivors include his parents and his girlfriend. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
