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Yahoo
11-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Miami Beach police deploy drones to keep an eye on spring break crowds
MIAMI (WFLA) — Miami Beach police are taking to the skies to crack down on rowdy spring break crowds. The new airborne first responder, the Skydio X10 drone, is the first of its kind in Florida, according to a report from NBC affiliate WTVJ. Police said the drone can give them a bird's eye view of anywhere in the city within a minute of launching. Massive great white shark pings off Florida coast 'Provides data in real time so we can use data to make key decisions in the field for our police officers,' police chief Wayne Jones said. The new drone is just one of the tools police use to keep an eye on things in their new 'Real Time Intelligence Center,' along with over 800 cameras mounted across the city. Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner said the city gives police 'the best technology' to respond to potential issues as thousands of spring breakers descend on South Florida. 'We are setting the tone of law and order. People are looking at us as to how to accomplish safety, reduce crime, crack down on spring break, and the timing is perfect as we approach spring break to roll out these initiatives,' Meiner said. 'My goal is to make Miami Beach the safest city in America and we're on our way.' This comes as city leaders launched a campaign to announce they were 'breaking up with spring break' after years of chaos and violence during the season, which police have largely attributed to people from outside the area coming in to cause trouble. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Yahoo
Frederick County Sheriff's Office launches drone program
FREDERICK COUNTY, Md. () — The Frederick County Sheriff's Office (FCSO) launched a new drone program aimed at enhancing public safety in the county, officials announced Wednesday. The Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) program began in the fall of 2023, with the first units arriving in June 2024. Patrol deputies now operate three Skydio X10 drones when deployment is requested in response to an incident. 'The decision to use drones in law enforcement is driven by their efficiency, affordability, and safety benefits,' the FCSO stated in a news release. Council Chair Jolene Ivey drops out of Prince George's County Executive race Drones are able to cover large areas, which helps in search-and-rescue efforts, public event monitoring and disaster surveys. The department said real-time aerial footage leads to faster decision-making, leading to quicker responses and better outcomes. Cheaper to operate and maintain than helicopters and equipped with thermal imaging and high-resolution cameras, drones are able to enhance the FCSO's operational capabilities at a minimal cost. They also improve deputy safety by reducing their exposure to dangerous situations, such as hazardous material assessments or suspect searches. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
12-02-2025
- CBS News
Frederick County launches police drone program
BALTIMORE -- Frederick County Sheriff's Office plans to use drone technology to improve policing with the launch of its Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) program. The office said the county now operates three Skydio X10 drones, which they deploy in response to incidents. Acting as an alternative to helicopters, drones allow police to quickly cover large areas for search and rescue efforts, public event monitoring, and disaster surveys. The drones also allow for more efficient decision-making, and are cheaper to operate and maintain, the DSCO said. The drones have both high-resolution cameras and thermal imaging capabilities. By using drones, officers can also avoid exposure to dangerous situations, including hazardous materials assessments, and suspect searches. Police in Maryland implement drone technology Frederick County isn't the first jurisdiction to use drone technology in law enforcement. In November 2024 Harford County Police used a drone to track down two teens accused of a string of vehicle thefts. Around 4:21 a.m. on Nov. 25, officers responded to Deep Well Court in Abingdon, where they learned that 21 vehicles had been rummaged through. Later, around 4:47 a.m., police were dispatched to Doncaster Road in Joppa for more theft reports. Witnesses told police they saw two suspects entering a black pickup truck, which police later spotted, initiating a pursuit. The suspects took the vehicle off-road before abandoning it and attempting to flee, but police used a drone to search the area and locate the suspects hiding in a densely wooded area. In April 2024, Howard County used a drone with thermal imaging to track down a teen suspect who stole a vehicle. In October 2023, Baltimore City launched its police drone program.
