A video released by the Fresno Police Department in California (US) showed an aerial pursuit conducted with drones that ended with the arrest of two suspects accused of theft.
The footage, recorded during an operation under the “Drone as First Responder” program, tracked the criminals in real time as they attempted to flee after a series of thefts.
According to information from the The New York Post, the drones were used to track the suspects from above, allowing ground teams to coordinate the apprehension without the need for a traditional high-speed police chase.
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Authorities stated that the technology helped quickly locate the suspects and reduce risks for both officers and civilians. The case is being cited as one of the first major examples of the operational use of the Fresno Police drone program.
The episode also reinforces the growing use of drones by police departments across the United States, especially in surveillance operations, urban monitoring, and pursuits, although the expansion of this practice continues to spark debates over privacy.
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