Police responding to a call don’t always know what they’re walking into. Because of those dangers, West Valley City is considering a drone program that could give officers a look at a scene before they arrive.
The West Valley City Police Department is considering a contract with Motorola Solutions to test three types of drones for one year. One could be dispatched directly to calls, another could be carried by trained officers, and a smaller drone could fly indoors during SWAT-type situations.
City officials emphasized during a city meeting this month that the technology is intended for response…