Ada County, ID Sheriff's Office uses drones in long-term investigations
Ada County, ID Sheriff's Office uses drones in investigation
The Ada County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) uses drones as necessary in long-term investigations and public safety emergencies. These drones, which cost the county about $8,900, are operated by nine ACSO deputies and piloted with respect to Idaho Code, state law, and public concerns.
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Ada County Sheriff's Office using drones | KBOI
The Ada County Sheriff's Office is getting ready to take to the skies. Leaders selected nine deputies to operate and fly drones.They plan to use the technology to solve crimes and protect the public.The Sheriff's Office wants to assure the public that the
Drones help lead Ada County sheriff deputies to missing hunters in the foothills | KBOI
A pair of elk hunters were rescued early Monday morning after they got lost in the Boise Foothills. The Ada County Sheriff's Office says two hunters went up the 8th Street extension area on Sunday but ended up in a ravine in the dark and were unable to find their way out of the thick brush. The pair was able to call for help at about 11:30 p. m. on Sunday. The sheriff's office used recently-purchased drones that have thermal imaging detection, spotlight and audio speaker accessories.
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The drones have helped capture a fugitive who was evading arrest and also helped ACSO rescue a pair of elk hunters who got lost in the Boise Foothills. ACSO has been very vocal about what the drones can and cannot be used for, and they have made it clear that resident privacy will not be invaded via the drones. There are very strict regulations under Idaho Code for how the unmanned aircraft can be used by law enforcement, and ACSO is following that code precisely.
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