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Lehigh Township discusses drones, radios and body cameras; board approves outside firm for officer background checks
Summary
Police officials briefed the board on future drone capabilities, a potential move to digital radios, body camera options and a 10‑21 evidence app. The board approved hiring DBM Investigations to perform background checks for two officer candidates.
Sergeant John Henry told the Board of Supervisors the department has used drones borrowed from neighboring departments at least five times this year and sees potential value for searches, crash reconstruction and search‑and‑rescue. He said establishing an in‑town drone program would require weeklong operator training, an aviation certificate, insurance review and likely solicitor input on any…
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