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Wendell Police present drone program to board citing search, crash reconstruction and overwatch uses

5490013 · July 28, 2025
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Summary

The Wendell Police Department presented a new UAS/drone program and accompanying policy outlining authorized uses — locating missing or endangered people, searching for suspects, crash and crime-scene reconstruction, and overwatch during special operations — and described sensor and training standards.

The Wendell Police Department demonstrated a new drone program to the board and summarized the agency’s proposed policy, training and equipment standards.

Sergeant Williams, representing the department, said the program includes a written policy that aligns with federal and state law and CALEA accreditation guidance and sets qualifications, training and documentation…

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