Drones (984A/21) - Freedom of Information - West Midlands Police
Jul 13, 2021 · Examples where we use drones include filming crime scenes, providing live feeds direct from major incidents or football games and protests. We also use them to hunt for criminals in large, hard to reach areas like parkland, canal and tow paths, as well as to help in missing person searches.
West Midlands Police drone team praised for vital work tackling …
Nov 5, 2024 · After starting out with just one designated drone officer in 2017, West Midlands Police is now the only force in the entire country to have a 24/7, standalone Drone Unit consisting of 24 pilots ...
West Midlands Police flying high as PCC praises ‘vital’ Drone Unit
Nov 5, 2024 · After starting out with just one designated drone officer in 2017, West Midlands Police is now the only force in the entire country to have a 24/7, standalone Drone Unit consisting of 24 pilots,...
Drones (974A/22) - Freedom of Information - West Midlands Police
Sep 30, 2022 · Police Drones | West Midlands Police (west-midlands.police.uk) We can also confirm that the drones have the following capability: Day/Night Camera, floodlight, loudspeaker.
West Midlands Police Build Community Trust with Drone
May 26, 2022 · With reductions in area search times, increased capability to collect valuable evidence and an enhanced ability to respond to reactive operations, West Midlands Police (WMP) have reaped the rewards of being early adopters of drones.
Use of drones in policing - National Police Chiefs' Council
A review in early 2023 found that UK police forces are currently using a total of nearly 400 drones and that there is a clear appetite from senior officers to explore how this technology can further support policing in keeping communities safe.
West Midlands Police unveils new drone team as part of force ...
Apr 3, 2023 · West Midlands Police has launched its full-time Drone Team today. By Adam Smith. Published Apr 3, 2023. Last updated Apr 3, 2023. Comments. A West Midlands Police drone in action....
Drones (533A/22) - Freedom of Information - West Midlands Police
May 31, 2022 · This request has several parts and relates to UAV’s / drones as below: PERIOD of DATA/INFORMATION REQUIRED – financial year 2021-2022.
Drone Unit has grown to be the ‘go to’ resource for West Midlands Police
Nov 5, 2024 · After starting out with just one designated drone officer in 2017, West Midlands Police is now the only force in the country to have a 24/7, standalone Drone Unit consisting of 24 pilots, as well as a sergeant and an inspector.
Police working with company to set up drone take-off site
A police force is looking to build a "network of take-off and landing sites" for its drones. West Midlands Police said it would be working with Urban-Air Port Limited (UAP) on the project.