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| − | + | Police officials in have discussed unmanned aircraft demonstrations with a Maryland company, though they now say they have no immediate plans to invest in a drone. Meanwhile, police officials have watched demonstrations at an industry conference and officials in Anne Arundel are taking a wait-and-see approach. Baltimore police did not respond to questions about their plans.Proponents say the small, lightweight aircraft already embraced by photography enthusiasts, real estate agents and hobbyists could have many benefits for police. Drone cameras can aid in search-and-rescue missions, quickly record crash scene images and provide officers with critical information as volatile situations such as mass shootings and barricades unfold.Baltimore County police Capt. Don Roby wrote to department officials that the technology would be useful for the tactical unit during barricade situations and in serving high-risk warrants. Drones "may be a more practical and affordable option for this agency. (Especially for the crime scene and crash scene missions)," he wrote in a memo obtained by The Baltimore Sun through a Public Information Act request.Roby, commander of the county's Criminal Investigation Division, has been working on a national committee for small unmanned aircraft systems and is scheduled to speak how agencies can integrate the technology at the International Association of Chiefs of Police conference in October.But many agencies are waiting for the FAA to issue regulations on the use of drones. Interest in the aircraft could also be tempered as pressure mounts for police departments across <a href=http://www.avanttravel.com/page.php?sale=Michael-Kors-Suit>Michael Kors Suit</a> the country to scale back on using equipment that echoes the military an issue highlighted after the recent clashes between protesters and tactical police units in Ferguson, Mo.Many departments are also grappling with internal guidelines to address privacy concerns, including the use and storage of images."It's clear that this is coming. It's clearly on law enforcement radar screens," said senior staff attorney David Rocah of the of Maryland. "The time to reassure the public is now so we don't wake <a href=http://www.avanttravel.com/page.php?sale=Tory-Burch-Charlotte>Tory Burch Charlotte</a> up and find hundreds of drones keeping us under constant surveillance."Baltimore County Chief James W. Johnson "is concerned about the potential for this tool to invade an individual's privacy whether it is used in the public or private sector," spokeswoman Elise Armacost said in an email. She added that the agency does not have plans for the "foreseeable future" to invest in the technology.According to Roby, proponents suggest using small drones for a wide range of uses, from "pre-raid surveillance/intelligence gathering," to fires, Hazmat incidents and support for other government needs such as zoning. An unmanned aircraft would not replace the county's existing aviation unit, but would "compliment it with a more efficient and tactical mission solution," he said in the email to department officials.Roby declined through the spokeswoman to be interviewed.Additional emails among Baltimore County police officials have discussed times for a demonstration by UAV Solutions, a Jessup-based company that builds unmanned aerial systems. The demonstrations were to be held in Denton because FAA regulations would no longer permit demonstrations at the company's BWI facility, a county lieutenant wrote.But Armacost said county <a href=http://www.alportico.net/page.php?sale=True-Religion-Corduroy-Pants>True Religion Corduroy Pants</a> officials have not yet attended a demonstration or scheduled one.A UAV Solutions spokeswoman deferred comment to Baltimore County.The company, which touts "A Solution For Every Mission" on its website, offers several drone models. The lightweight Phoenix 15, which weighs just 1.6 pounds, has a range of half a mile and fly time of up to 15 minutes, is described as "ideal for military, first responders and civil applications." The company's Talon 240, which resembles a small, white airplane, weighs 112 pounds and has a fly time of up to 8 hours.Law enforcement agencies can apply for certifications to operate an unmanned aircraft. Most of the more than 1,400 permits issued by the FAA since 2007 have been to police departments and civilian federal agencies. The FAA, which is responsible for regulating the nation's airspace, is expected to release rules on commercial operation of drones in 2015.Sgt. Marc Black with said the technology is "not something we would go into this time," citing concerns with FAA regulations.A Howard County police spokeswoman said department officials have viewed some drone demonstrations at the International Association of Chiefs of Police conference and expo, but continue to rely on the aviation unit. Anne Arundel County spokesman T.J. Smith said, "We will continue to monitor new technology, like drones, as it evolves to determine if it's useful for law enforcement purposes." | |
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Revision as of 03:02, 9 September 2014
Police officials in have discussed unmanned aircraft demonstrations with a Maryland company, though they now say they have no immediate plans to invest in a drone. Meanwhile, police officials have watched demonstrations at an industry conference and officials in Anne Arundel are taking a wait-and-see approach. Baltimore police did not respond to questions about their plans.Proponents say the small, lightweight aircraft already embraced by photography enthusiasts, real estate agents and hobbyists could have many benefits for police. Drone cameras can aid in search-and-rescue missions, quickly record crash scene images and provide officers with critical information as volatile situations such as mass shootings and barricades unfold.Baltimore County police Capt. Don Roby wrote to department officials that the technology would be useful for the tactical unit during barricade situations and in serving high-risk warrants. Drones "may be a more practical and affordable option for this agency. (Especially for the crime scene and crash scene missions)," he wrote in a memo obtained by The Baltimore Sun through a Public Information Act request.Roby, commander of the county's Criminal Investigation Division, has been working on a national committee for small unmanned aircraft systems and is scheduled to speak how agencies can integrate the technology at the International Association of Chiefs of Police conference in October.But many agencies are waiting for the FAA to issue regulations on the use of drones. Interest in the aircraft could also be tempered as pressure mounts for police departments across <a href=http://www.avanttravel.com/page.php?sale=Michael-Kors-Suit>Michael Kors Suit</a> the country to scale back on using equipment that echoes the military an issue highlighted after the recent clashes between protesters and tactical police units in Ferguson, Mo.Many departments are also grappling with internal guidelines to address privacy concerns, including the use and storage of images."It's clear that this is coming. It's clearly on law enforcement radar screens," said senior staff attorney David Rocah of the of Maryland. "The time to reassure the public is now so we don't wake <a href=http://www.avanttravel.com/page.php?sale=Tory-Burch-Charlotte>Tory Burch Charlotte</a> up and find hundreds of drones keeping us under constant surveillance."Baltimore County Chief James W. Johnson "is concerned about the potential for this tool to invade an individual's privacy whether it is used in the public or private sector," spokeswoman Elise Armacost said in an email. She added that the agency does not have plans for the "foreseeable future" to invest in the technology.According to Roby, proponents suggest using small drones for a wide range of uses, from "pre-raid surveillance/intelligence gathering," to fires, Hazmat incidents and support for other government needs such as zoning. An unmanned aircraft would not replace the county's existing aviation unit, but would "compliment it with a more efficient and tactical mission solution," he said in the email to department officials.Roby declined through the spokeswoman to be interviewed.Additional emails among Baltimore County police officials have discussed times for a demonstration by UAV Solutions, a Jessup-based company that builds unmanned aerial systems. The demonstrations were to be held in Denton because FAA regulations would no longer permit demonstrations at the company's BWI facility, a county lieutenant wrote.But Armacost said county <a href=http://www.alportico.net/page.php?sale=True-Religion-Corduroy-Pants>True Religion Corduroy Pants</a> officials have not yet attended a demonstration or scheduled one.A UAV Solutions spokeswoman deferred comment to Baltimore County.The company, which touts "A Solution For Every Mission" on its website, offers several drone models. The lightweight Phoenix 15, which weighs just 1.6 pounds, has a range of half a mile and fly time of up to 15 minutes, is described as "ideal for military, first responders and civil applications." The company's Talon 240, which resembles a small, white airplane, weighs 112 pounds and has a fly time of up to 8 hours.Law enforcement agencies can apply for certifications to operate an unmanned aircraft. Most of the more than 1,400 permits issued by the FAA since 2007 have been to police departments and civilian federal agencies. The FAA, which is responsible for regulating the nation's airspace, is expected to release rules on commercial operation of drones in 2015.Sgt. Marc Black with said the technology is "not something we would go into this time," citing concerns with FAA regulations.A Howard County police spokeswoman said department officials have viewed some drone demonstrations at the International Association of Chiefs of Police conference and expo, but continue to rely on the aviation unit. Anne Arundel County spokesman T.J. Smith said, "We will continue to monitor new technology, like drones, as it evolves to determine if it's useful for law enforcement purposes."
