NYPD, FBI Issue Drone Warning for FIFA World Cup, America 250, and More High-Profile Events This Summer
The NYPD bought $6.5 million in drone mitigation equipment and trained with the FBI to counter threats at major events.
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If You Bring a Drone to a World Cup Event, NYPD Might Take It Out
Those considering bringing a drone to a sporting event in New York might want to think again. New York police officers now have the equipment, training, and authorization to take down drones midflight. “This is something that we have been advocating for because this is something that New York City needs,” said Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch at NYPD headquarters May 21. “The threat picture has changed. The technology has changed. And our capabilit…
NYPD, FBI issue drone warning for FIFA World Cup, America 250, and more high-profile events this summer
The NYPD has obtained the green light to shoot drones out of the sky over worries about the possibility of a terror attack during a summer of high-profile events in New York City.
NYPD purchases $6.5M in equipment to stamp out suspicious drone activity during FIFA World Cup
The department now has the authority to take down drones that pose credible safety risks – a task that was previously reserved for the feds – just in time for the global sporting event in June, and the Big Apple’s celebrations of America’s 250th birthday on July 4.
World Cup safety: NYPD teaming up with feds to combat ‘weaponized drones’ and other measures to safeguard city during tourney
Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced on Thursday a new partnership between the NYPD and federal agents to boost safety in the Big Apple during this
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