CASSELBERRY, Fla. \u2013 The City of Casselberry is seeking federal help to establish a drone program for its police department.<\/p>\n
On Monday, commissioners will vote on a grant application for up to $200,000 for the purchase of unmanned aerial systems and drones.<\/p>\n
If funding from the U.S. Department of Justice is approved, the police department could purchase four to five drones and additional equipment.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe drones do have thermal imaging. We can possibly and potentially find missing people before tragedy happens to them, \u201d Deputy Chief Derrick Becton said.<\/p>\n
Currently, aerial public safety support is coordinated through a regional partnership through the Seminole County Sheriff\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n
\u201cGetting that drone up, we can get out and start searching much larger areas much faster, much quicker than trying to get additional personnel,\u201d Becton said.<\/p>\n
Alex Schenker lives in Casselberry and said if the police department was able to acquire its own drone fleet, it could be a benefit for the city.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf they\u2019re doing it simply for investigations and to rescue people, and doing it for the actual intended purpose, I think it will be an amazing, amazing grant,\u201d Schenker said.<\/p>\n
Commissioners will vote to approve the grant funding application during their regular meeting on Monday at 5:30 p.m.<\/p>\n
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