The Kentwood Police Department is utilizing drones to enhance safety and efficiency in policing.
Back in April, the department added two new tactical drones to the drone team, which has been around for nearly two years now.
“If you can imagine, if you were a police officer and you’re going into an unknown location, we say, ‘Hey, you’re in the front, you’re gonna go through that front door.’ You’re the first one in there. Imagine how much better you’d feel knowing that first room has been at least checked with this guy,” Captain Tim Wierenga said, highlighting the reassurance drones provide to officers in potentially dangerous situations…