Howard County, MD Police Department launches a one-year drone pilot program

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The Howard County Police Department purchased three drones for $33,800 to test their effectiveness in assisting police during search-and-rescue operations and collecting photographic evidence from crime scenes. Ten police officers have been trained and certified as remote pilots.

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Maryland County Police Launch One-Year Drone Field Study

The Howard County, Md., Police Department has purchased three drones costing $33,800, with the procurement made possible in part by a $20,000 contribution from the Howard County Police Foundation.

Howard police to purchase 3 drones for one-year field study - Baltimore Sun

The Howard County Police Department is purchasing three drones for a one-year field test, seven months after disbanding its aviation program.

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