Police to Expand Drone Base Stations to 35 "Securing Optimal Time for Life Rescue"

91 People Discovered in the Last 3 Years... New Equipment to Be Operated Within the Year

The National Police Agency announced on the 27th that it will expand the number of drone base stations to 35 starting from the 28th. This measure aims to enable police drones, which are used for searching missing persons and other purposes, to respond more quickly.

Police drones began operation in June 2020 and have been supporting the rapid discovery of targets and rescue of lives at search sites for missing persons and individuals at risk of suicide. Over the past three years until May 2023, they have been dispatched to a total of 1,455 incidents, resulting in the discovery and rescue of 91 people.

Due to the achievements at various dispatch sites, 18 additional locations will be designated this year, bringing the total to 35. Each base station will have one designated officer who, along with a pool of police drone personnel holding drone certifications, will conduct on-site search operations.

The National Police Agency is promoting equipment distribution along with organizational and personnel expansion. The pilot operation of drone video control vehicles capable of analyzing search situations will also be expanded to six provincial police agencies nationwide. Additionally, new compact and lightweight drones are currently being piloted, and new equipment such as searchlights for nighttime searches and loudspeakers will be piloted within the year.

An official from the Future Security Policy Bureau of the National Police Agency stated, "Police drones have achieved results in rapid discovery and securing safety at various accident and disaster sites, leading to an increase in dispatch requests. We will continue to do our best to expand organization and personnel and introduce equipment to improve police work efficiency and protect the public."

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