MCPD Special Operations Division To Conduct Training in Gaithersburg/Up-County Areas This Evening (Wednesday, March 13)


The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) will be conducting Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) training in Gaithersburg/Up-county area throughout on the evening of Wednesday, March 13th.

Per police, “residents and community members may see a UAS (drone), however, there is no reason for alarm.” MCPD recently launched the Drone as First Responder Program in Silver Spring in a recent press release stated that it has “demonstrated to be a valuable asset since November 2023, helping 3rd District officers with increased response times, decision making, de-escalation and staffing shortages.

Designed to enhance emergency response capabilities, this program has recently introduced an unmanned aircraft to the Wheaton area, with the call sign Raven 2, to “provide critical support to the department and better serve the residents of Montgomery County.” It’s unknown when it will launch in Gaithersburg and other Up-county areas, where the training will take place Wednesday.

 

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