An elderly person who went missing in Pennsylvania was located safely thanks to the use of advanced police technology.
The West Chester Borough Police Department (WCPD) announced on social media on Monday, Dec. 29, that officers successfully found an elderly individual who had become lost in a wooded area. The search was aided by a drone equipped with thermal imaging and a spotlight.
According to the department, an officer who was cross-trained as a drone pilot responded to assist in the search. Using the drone, the officer was able to spot the missing person from above and guide officers on the ground directly to their location…