Montgomery County Police are alerting residents that the department will be conducting drone training this week in Silver Spring. “The MCPD Special Operations Division will be conducting UAS (drone) training in & around the Central Business District of Silver Spring at various times between Mon., Oct. 2 -Sat., Oct. 7, 2023. Residents/community members may observe a drone however there is no reason for alarm.”
MCPD has recently been speaking with residents about their proposal to use drone technology as first responders to enhance public safety and decrease police response times.
The MCPD Special Operations Division will be conducting UAS (drone) training in & around the Central Business District of Silver Spring at various times between Mon., Oct. 2 -Sat., Oct. 7, 2023. Residents/community members may observe a drone however there is no reason for alarm. pic.twitter.com/LtcDlm3fsY
— Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) October 2, 2023