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Sat Jan 19, 2013, 09:04 PM Jan 2013

Orlando Sheriff gives first look at new state-of-the-art drones [View all]

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Orlando Sheriff gives first look at new state-of-the-art drones
http://www.wftv.com/news/news/local/ocso-gives-first-look-new-state-art-drones/nT2NZ/

ORLANDO, Fla. —

WFTV got a look at the new unmanned drones that'll be flying missions for investigators with the Orange County Sheriff's Office.

The OCSO unveiled the two newOrlando Sheriff gives first look at new state-of-the-art drones drones and demonstrated how they'll be used.

&quot Examples are) armed hostage or barricaded subjects situations, bomb incidents, domestic terrorist incidents, outdoor searches for missing persons or chemical spills," said Sheriff Jerry Demings.

Deputies said the new technology will not only give them an eye in the sky, it will also give them the ability to see around dangerous corners before officers move in.

(More militarized police information at the link.)


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