barricaded suspect

LI County has introduced a fleet of drone 'first-responders' equipped with infrared night vision and thermal imaging cameras to assist law enforcement. These drones can track fleeing suspects and assess hostile situations, such as active shooters or barricaded individuals, before officers arrive on scene.

Deputies in Tennessee used a drone to locate and monitor a barricaded suspect inside a home where shots were fired. The Stewart County Sheriff’s Office SRT Unit and a hostage negotiator responded, and the drone provided real-time video, enabling deputies to safely secure the suspect’s surrender without deploying gas or entering the residence.