Baltimore City spending board approves $38k contract for police drone fleet
BALTIMORE -- The Baltimore City spending board is approving a $38,000 contract to support a drone fleet for the Baltimore City Police Department.
Mayor Scott said the contract went through the city Board of Estimates before reaching the spending board.
In July, BPD released a draft policy for its use of drone technology, and asked city residents to weigh in.
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BPD plans to use the drones for evidence collection at crime scenes, and surveillance during SWAT missions. The technology could also be used during barricade situations, active shooters, high-risk raids, and search and rescue situations.
