Force scraps drones to make way for latest model

Headlines

Most rank and file officers worried about personal finances - Federation says derisory pay rise decision adds to stresses.

Police handling of probe into Russian whistleblower's death condemned - The then ACC said a senior investigating officer should work with a press officer to make case 'a non issue'.

Rural crime soars as thieves target farms and country estates - Farmers have started using medieval defence methods as a last resort.

Rest vehicle introduced for personnel on duty at European Championships - Interim chief says unit is an important addition to support available for officers and staff.

Force scraps drones to make way for latest model

New UAVs will enable force to fly them 24/7 as opposed to current daylight only operations.

Date - 13th May 2018
By - Sophie Garrod - Police Oracle

2 Comments

A tri-force has scrapped its old drones as they are no longer fit for purpose. Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire have a shared drone unit and are replacing the outdated models which can no longer fly for the required amount of time due...

Do you have an interesting news story? Contact the newsdesk on 0203 119 3303
or alternatively get in touch via the contact form.

Extra police powers to punish reckless drone users could be introduced

Children could be restricted to only flying lightweight versions over safety fears.

Drones trialled in city to hunt off-road criminals More headlines »

And also...

Most rank and file officers worried about personal finances

Federation says derisory pay rise decision adds to stresses.

Police handling of probe into Russian whistleblower's death condemned Rural crime soars as thieves target farms and country estates Latest headlines »

Features

Respecting the pay process

Officers are now entitled to question whether the mechanisms in place to set their pay are fit for purpose, says the national secretary of the Police Superintendents' Association of England and Wales.

Can crowd sourced intelligence help first responders during major incidents? Advertorial: Could you be one of London's key policing leaders? More features »