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Union Police Adding Drone Unit, Joining A Growing Number Of Departments Union Police Adding Drone Unit, Joining A Growing Number Of Departments
Union Police Adding Drone Unit, Joining A Growing Number Of Departments The Union Police Department has become the latest law enforcement agency to employ drones in public safety work, the agency announced Wednesday.  The UPD's Drone Unit will be called in on search and rescue operations, especially for missing children and elderly people, providing vital assistance for nighttime searches.  The small, flying craft will also be used in accident investigations and in searches for suspects when appropriate, the department said in a statement.  Capt. Bob Perez told Daily Voice the department has been authorized to buy three drones. Four officers hav…

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