Harford County, MD deployed four police drones paid for with seized assets from convicted criminals

Harford County, MD police drones paid with seized assets

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The Harford County Sheriff's Office has deployed a six-person Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Unit. The unit consists of four drones equipped with one-way speakers, powerful lights and cameras to help deputies with search-and-rescue missions, visual inspections, K-9 tracks, etc. The four drones were purchased for $41,444 using seized assets from convicted drug dealers.

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Harford County, MD

County in Maryland

United States

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Drone Police Unit Takes Off in Harford County, Md.

The Harford County Sheriff's Office has started using drones for search-and-rescue missions and other tasks. The drones were purchased using seized resources from convicted criminals.

Harford sheriff’s office unveils new aerial drone unit to assist police in searches, other functions - Baltimore Sun

The Harford County Sheriff’s Office unveiled the four drones that make up its new Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Unit Wednesday at the agency’s Edgewood precinct.

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