Teaming SOPs
Even though drone/helicopter teaming is a relatively new concept, both the ACSO and the FCPD have developed detailed standard operating procedures (SOPs) for teaming drones and helicopters together.
The FCPD refers to these teaming missions as “combined operations.” According to Bowman, “An example of combined operations is prolonged incidents, including barricaded persons or searches for missing persons. The helicopter is our fastest response tool with the ability to rapidly cover wide areas. Drones can then be utilized to relieve the helicopter and provide prolonged incident overwatch, search more specific areas, and maintain aerial coverage during manned refueling periods.”
The ACSO has its way of doing things. “Under typical circumstances, the manned aircraft consisting of either our Bell 505 rotorcraft or one of our two Cessna 206 fixed-wing aircraft will respond to a scene and provide aerial overwatch,” Bonnell said. “If required, the tactical flight officer will request additional resources such as UAVs to respond to assist. This can be extremely beneficial when the aircraft is unable to look under certain overhangs or areas of concealment that the UAV is capable of getting to.”
That’s not all. “During criminal activity, drones are deployed discreetly to monitor criminal activity, track suspects, or to document crime scenes. In missing person cases or searching for suspects, drones equipped with thermal-imaging cameras
or high-resolution cameras can aid in locating individuals, especially in challenging terrain or during night operations,” Cota said. The ACSO’s UAV unit also plays an important role during high-risk search warrants. “Before executing search warrants, the UAV is deployed and provides law enforcement officers with valuable insights into the layout of the area and potential threats,” he said.
Meanwhile during crime scene investigations, the ACSO’s UAVs are equipped with high-resolution cameras and 3D mapping capabilities to capture detailed images of crime scenes from various angles, helping investigators reconstruct events and gather evidence. During natural disasters or large- scale events, a UAV can be deployed for search and rescue operations, damage assessment, and situational awareness — plus access areas that are inaccessible or too dangerous for first responders.
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