Oak Brook police drone up and flying, and helping police fight crime
The Oak Brook police drone serves as an eye in the sky before police can get to a scene, and has already helped police crack down on crimes.
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The Oak Brook police drone serves as an eye in the sky before police can get to a scene, and has already helped police crack down on crimes.
The Oak Brook police drone serves as an eye in the sky before police can get to a scene, and has already helped police crack down on crimes. Tara Molina reports.
From inside command centers, first responders would be able to deploy a drone as soon as a 911 call is made to provide an eye in the sky before police can get there.
Ald. Brian Hopkins (26th), the head of the City Council Public Safety Committee, said StarChase technology could save the city money by preventing chases that lead to lawsuits.
The dart technology that made the assist in stopping the suspects is called StarChase. CBS News Chicago was first to report on it last year.
Oak Brook police, who assisted Elmhurst police in the pursuit of some armed burglary suspects down the Eisenhower Expressway Thursday morning, have been using the darts for years. Tara Molina reports.
Following an extensive search of the hotel, one person of interest was taken into custody.
The Oak Brook Police Department started using StarChase GPS dart technology a few years ago - and hasn’t looked back. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
GPS darts can be deployed from the front grille of a police cruiser, or from a handheld launcher.
Bond was set at $350,000 for two of the defendants, and $150,000 for the third.
The Oak Brook Mall reopens as the manhunt continues for a man suspected of being one of two shooters who opened fire outside of the mall Thursday evening. Three women were also shot when they were caught in the crossfire.
The police officer son of Drew Peterson should learn tonight if he will remain on the Oak Brook Police Department.
Accusations are made on both sides at hearing where Stephen Peterson's police job is on the line. Chief says about guns, "if it was a toaster, it's a piece of evidence and he should have cooperated with state police."
The Oak Brook Police Board will decide tonight whether to fire Drew Peterson's son from the force.
The oldest son of Drew Peterson could learn Tuesday night if he will keep his job with the Oak Brook police department.
Drew Peterson's son has been suspended from the Oak Brook police force for the past couple of months, but he is still collecting a paycheck.
Oak Brook police chief is looking to fire him for removing guns before Drew Peterson's house was searched.
