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Search and Rescue Operations

Missing Sussex County Teen Jordin Tenk Found Dead Missing Sussex County Teen Jordin Tenk Found Dead
Missing Sussex County Teen Jordin Tenk Found Dead A missing Sussex County teen was found dead on Monday, authorities said. The body of Jordin Tenk, 15, of Highland Lakes, was found around 12:30 p.m., in a heavily wooded area near Hamburg Mountain by search team members with the Sussex County Prosecutor's Office, Hardyston Township Police Chief Bret Alemy said. A firearm was recovered at the scene, police said. There incident was not considered a threat to the general public, Alemy said. Tenk, a sophomore Vernon Township High School, indicated that he intended on harming himself before he went missing Friday evening, authori…
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…