New Programs

Drones

The Parker Police Department’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) program was launched in 2022. Drones cover more area in a shorter time, increasing officers’ ability to locate missing individuals or suspects. Officers can view areas from the sky that are otherwise unsafe or impassable using the HD camera on the drone. They also allow investigators to see accidents and crime scenes from above. Nine Department employees completed the CSU Drone Center training in 2022 and received their FAA license to fly drones.

The DJI Matrice 300 RTk (pictured right) is the most advanced commercial/ industry drone on the market that will be instrumental in crime scenes and accident scenes. This drone provides up to 55 minutes of high-performance flight time and can provide a live HD view at a distance of up to 9.32 miles.

Our second drone is a DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced (below left). This drone, while drastically smaller than the Matrice drone, is a highly versatile yet compact tool that will provide the department with new technology in an evolving law enforcement capacity.