Portland police launch dashboard for drone pilot program
The Portland Police Bureau's dashboard shows where the drones are deployed and what calls they're responding to.
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The Portland Police Bureau's dashboard shows where the drones are deployed and what calls they're responding to.
The police bureau will use the drones for crash and crime scene reconstruction, search and rescue, investigating suspicious devices and looking for armed suspects.
Drones will help officers document crash scenes, locate fugitives and respond to emergencies such as bomb threats, officers said.
The Portland Police Bureau on Thursday unveiled a fleet of drones that officers say will help them document crash scenes, locate fugitives and respond to emergencies such as bomb threats and active shooters.
Portland Police will begin using aerial drones next week to help conduct certain investigations. The bureau expects to kick off a year-long pilot project using the aerial cameras, starting June 13. Back in April, Portland City Council approved spending up to $80,000 from the bureau’s existing budget on the pilot project. Bureau leaders estimate about half of that has been spent so far on equipment, including eight drones. What to expect Portland Police say during...