The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is adding to its list of available field options by launching a new program called Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
Commonly referred to as a Drone, the program will launch in the coming weeks, according to a release from the CCSO. The drones will be operated by trained deputies in situations where other means or resources are not available, or are less effective. The drones will eventually used by search and rescue teams as well.
“As technologies evolve and become more commonplace, we evaluate what is or is not appropriate for use in our community,” Sheriff Brian Pixley said. “We believe drones are a great tool in the field, whether for enforcement, search and rescue, or other authorized purposes.”
A drone provides the operator a remote, wide, birds-eye view of a scene, a perspective previously not generally available to deputies. It allows first responders to make more informed decisions at a scene while reducing risk.
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Commonly referred to as a Drone, the program will launch in the coming weeks, according to a release from the CCSO. The drones will be operated by trained deputies in situations where other means or resources are not available, or are less effective. The drones will eventually used by search and rescue teams as well.
“As technologies evolve and become more commonplace, we evaluate what is or is not appropriate for use in our community,” Sheriff Brian Pixley said. “We believe drones are a great tool in the field, whether for enforcement, search and rescue, or other authorized purposes.”
A drone provides the operator a remote, wide, birds-eye view of a scene, a perspective previously not generally available to deputies. It allows first responders to make more informed decisions at a scene while reducing risk.
Continue reading: https://www.thechronicleonline.com/news/new-tool-sheriffs-office-to-use-drones/article_0ff289dc-26c9-11ec-8185-2fbf277ad9b1.html
