More cities and towns deployed drones to spot illegal fireworks during the Fourth of July celebrations commemorating ...

The Minneapolis Police Department could start using drones to help do their jobs, but some don't think that should fly.

The Orlando Police Department unveiled its new drone-as-first-responder program Wednesday, joining a nationwide trend as city and police officials promise it will reduce response times while ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Here’s an overview of how metro-east police departments use drones in their operations. (Joshua Carter/Belleville News-Democrat) ...

Dozens of community members flooded Minneapolis City Hall Wednesday to express concerns about a proposed drone program for Minneapolis police. Nearly 50 people signed up to speak at the City Council’s ...

The city's police have already deployed drones more drones in 2026 than all of 2025.

It's been difficult for law enforcement to prevent illegal firework use because people stop using them the moment patrol cars ...

As Fourth of July celebrations approach, the Kirkwood Police Department is adding a new tool to help respond to the flood of illegal fireworks complaints: drones ...

Bloomington Police are trying to dispel rumors and stigmas surrounding drone use by the department. Police Chief Jamal ...

The Bloomington Police Department held a community drone forum to explain to the community what they are, and are not using the drones for, and to provide transparency on how the drones are being used ...

The Rochester Police Department led Minnesota law enforcement agencies in drone usage for non-warrant purposes in 2025.

Police departments in the metro-east and across Illinois deploy drones in their operations on occasion, but what are they ...