Crime & Safety
Mokena Purchases Drones For Police Department
Two new drones totaling less than $10,000 will assist the police in their public safety efforts.
By Jon DePaolis, the Richard Free Press:
MOKENA, Ill. – The Mokena Police Department will soon have two drones to assist the department in its public safety efforts.
The decision comes after Interim Police Chief Tim McCarthy gave a presentation about drone use to the Village of Mokena Board of Trustees at a recent workshop session.
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“Over the past couple of months, drones borrowed from Orland Park have played a key role in at least two cases in which the [police department] was called into action,” according to a press release issued by the Village. “Chief McCarthy says the two drones purchased will be smaller models with thermal imaging and enhanced optics features.”
The drones will cost the Village less than $10,000, according to the press release. The Village will use asset forfeiture funds to purchase the equipment.
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