Akron Police Department: Drones
An example of a DJI police drone.
Credit: Dublin Police Department, OH
| Agency | Akron Police Department |
| Location | Akron, OH |
| Technology | Drones |
| Vendor |
The Akron Police Department spent $4,000 on a drone in 2021
Links
News article (WKYC Studios)
Government budget/purchasing (Akron City Council)
More about this technology
Drones are also known as unmanned aerial vehicles. Police remotely control these devices to surveil crowds from above or locations that would otherwise be difficult or dangerous to observe by a human on the ground.
An example of a DJI police drone.
Credit: Dublin Police Department, OH