(FOX40.COM) — Technological advancements within the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office continue as deputies utilized a new robotic K9 platform during a barricade situation.
That new technology came in handy recently when 30-year-old Austin Carter, who is a registered sex offender and parolee-at-large, was armed and had barricaded himself inside a home on June 18, officials said. He consumed all his drugs once he realized that SWAT was on scene, according to deputies.
In an effort to resolve the situation, SCSO deployed Buster, the new robotic K9 platform. Deputies received no response from Carter when they attempted to make contact, prompting the deployment of a drone.
Carter was seen unconscious in the corner of a garage, with a knife in one hand. SCSO attached a magnet to the drone and successfully disarmed him.
The robotic K9 was then able to remove obstacles that were preventing deputies from accessing the garage.
Carter woke up and deputies used the Rook armored rescue vehicle to “provide ballistic protection” while approaching the suspect.
SCSO said Carter was non-compliant, resulting in the deployment of Sheriff’s K9 Beau, who successfully apprehended him.
Carter was taken to the hospital before being booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail on multiple charges. He is currently ineligible for bail.
According to the sheriff’s office, no deputies were injured during the incident.
“This operation showcases how technology, training, and innovation can come together to resolve a dangerous incident safely,” officials with the sheriff’s office said.
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