Police departments around America are using technology in their efforts to fight crime. That's not new. However, the use of drones as a first response tool is new and is now being tested in an Illinois town.
Traffic citations were down the last couple years with people not driving because of the pandemic and police not pulling people over.... because of the pandemic.
Recent events in Dallas and heightened tensions nationwide prompted this PD to make sure "Pokemon Go" players don't let a Charizard get in the way of their safety.
Founded in 2011, the group seeks the public's assistance in providing essential equipment both the human officer, and the canine officer need to do their job effectively, and in some cases, stay alive when things get nasty.