Comments on: Escambia Search And Rescue Trains With New Drones http://www.northescambia.com/2017/02/escambia-search-and-rescue-trains-with-new-drones Local News for Molino, Bratt, McDavid, Century, Walnut Hill, Cantonment Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:45:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: mike http://www.northescambia.com/2017/02/escambia-search-and-rescue-trains-with-new-drones/comment-page-1#comment-337734 mike Fri, 17 Feb 2017 00:41:49 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=277494#comment-337734 @Tony Okay, thanks for the info, I had no idea. I probably read online about some other depts having them, not sure. @Tony

Okay, thanks for the info, I had no idea. I probably read online about some other depts having them, not sure.

]]> By: Tony D. Atlas http://www.northescambia.com/2017/02/escambia-search-and-rescue-trains-with-new-drones/comment-page-1#comment-337591 Tony D. Atlas Wed, 15 Feb 2017 09:57:32 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=277494#comment-337591 Reply to Anne: 1. The system that is used for Alzheimer's and Autism is NOT a GPS based system, it's basic radio directional frequency and no, this drone isn't equipped for that yet... 2. No the GPS system used for prisoners are run by an outside third party monitoring service which is monitored by Probation/Parole and the Court System. ESAR is a volunteer system of civilians not designed by nature to track criminals. Reply to Mike: 1. Florida Law Enforcement are PROHIBITED from using drones for ANY Law Enforcement function at the current time because laws were enacted immediately a few years ago. The conservatives didn't want law enforcement "spying on people in public places" and using a drone in the same sense as a helicopter but obviously all other private entities can use them for a variety of needs. (How does someone spy on someone in a public place is beyond me)?. The law enforcement in Escambia lost all of the air searching technology some years ago due to the expense of running aircraft. Until Florida grants exceptions to law enforcement, it's the old school way of doing business. Could law enforcement drones equipped with basic thermal technology been an asset during this latest killing spree? Maybe but until the laws are changed, we will never know. Ideally, congratulations to ESAR for staying ahead of the technology curve and they are a very valuable asset to our community. Keep up the great work. Reply to Anne:

1. The system that is used for Alzheimer’s and Autism is NOT a GPS based system, it’s basic radio directional frequency and no, this drone isn’t equipped for that yet…

2. No the GPS system used for prisoners are run by an outside third party monitoring service which is monitored by Probation/Parole and the Court System. ESAR is a volunteer system of civilians not designed by nature to track criminals.

Reply to Mike:

1. Florida Law Enforcement are PROHIBITED from using drones for ANY Law Enforcement function at the current time because laws were enacted immediately a few years ago. The conservatives didn’t want law enforcement “spying on people in public places” and using a drone in the same sense as a helicopter but obviously all other private entities can use them for a variety of needs. (How does someone spy on someone in a public place is beyond me)?. The law enforcement in Escambia lost all of the air searching technology some years ago due to the expense of running aircraft. Until Florida grants exceptions to law enforcement, it’s the old school way of doing business. Could law enforcement drones equipped with basic thermal technology been an asset during this latest killing spree? Maybe but until the laws are changed, we will never know.

Ideally, congratulations to ESAR for staying ahead of the technology curve and they are a very valuable asset to our community. Keep up the great work.

]]> By: Jim Walters http://www.northescambia.com/2017/02/escambia-search-and-rescue-trains-with-new-drones/comment-page-1#comment-337453 Jim Walters Sun, 12 Feb 2017 16:09:46 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=277494#comment-337453 Thanks! Thanks!

]]> By: mike http://www.northescambia.com/2017/02/escambia-search-and-rescue-trains-with-new-drones/comment-page-1#comment-337450 mike Sun, 12 Feb 2017 15:09:00 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=277494#comment-337450 I wonder if professional security companies have this up & running, at least with nightvision GoPro attached, to look over the rich folk & their estates. I guess they can be set up to feed a local computer. Nothing compared to what ECSD probably has. :) I wonder if professional security companies have this up & running, at least with nightvision GoPro attached, to look over the rich folk & their estates. I guess they can be set up to feed a local computer. Nothing compared to what ECSD probably has. :)

]]> By: Xpeecee http://www.northescambia.com/2017/02/escambia-search-and-rescue-trains-with-new-drones/comment-page-1#comment-337447 Xpeecee Sun, 12 Feb 2017 14:43:02 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=277494#comment-337447 Great idea! An inexpensive way to use the latest technology in rescue operations... :) Great idea! An inexpensive way to use the latest technology in rescue operations… :)

]]> By: Anne http://www.northescambia.com/2017/02/escambia-search-and-rescue-trains-with-new-drones/comment-page-1#comment-337445 Anne Sun, 12 Feb 2017 14:01:13 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=277494#comment-337445 Knowing little about drones am asking: Do these drones have a capability to scan, detect and identify the GPS type devices for people with medical issues and alzheimers or other types of dementia? Do the drones have the ability to track and locate prisoners or those who are wearing court ordered ankle monitors? Drones sound like a great program since we no longer have specialized helicopters in the LEO fleets. Knowing little about drones am asking:
Do these drones have a capability to scan, detect and identify the GPS type devices for people with medical issues and alzheimers or other types of dementia?

Do the drones have the ability to track and locate prisoners or those who are wearing court ordered ankle monitors?

Drones sound like a great program since we no longer have specialized helicopters in the LEO fleets.

]]> By: Jan http://www.northescambia.com/2017/02/escambia-search-and-rescue-trains-with-new-drones/comment-page-1#comment-337438 Jan Sun, 12 Feb 2017 11:44:34 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=277494#comment-337438 Congratulations! This is an amazing group of people with tremendous dedication to helping our community. Congratulations! This is an amazing group of people with tremendous dedication to helping our community.

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