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THEY have been widely used on the battlefield and in disaster zones but now drones are coming to the streets of South Wales to be used in the fight against crime.
South Wales Police have become the latest force in the UK to adopt the technology, which they say will be used to used to assist with missing person searches, policing large scale events, tackling anti-social behaviour and keeping officers safe.
There are currently 14 police forces in England and Wales using drones, which are regulated in the UK by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), UAVs. Officials say it will offer frontline officers "a different perspective on policing".
Assistant Chief Constable, Jeremy Vaughan said: "Today marks a new chapter in our fight to prevent, deter and detect crime.
"In recent years South Wales has been affected by deliberate fire setting and nuisance off road bikers. Now that we have the capability to monitor and patrol areas which are geographically challenging we can continue to keep South Wales a safe place in which to work and live."
"In recent years South Wales has been affected by deliberate fire setting and nuisance off road bikers. Now that we have the capability to monitor and patrol areas which are geographically challenging we can continue to keep South Wales a safe place in which to work and live."
CAA regulations state that drone operators must pass a national CAA accredited qualification. Currently the force has 10 trained operators in place, their skills will be used to detect and deter crime across South Wales.
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They will complement the service provided by the National Police Air Service and the force has worked closely with them in developing drones within South Wales. Initially, the drones will be used to prevent and deter rural crime and during planned police operations.
Inspector Frances Williams, South Wales Police added: "Drones offer many benefits that will support our current operational resources. This technology will provide a more cost effective and efficient way of dealing with missing person searches, crime scene photography, and other police activities.
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"Using a drone to capture footage on difficult terrain and hard to reach areas will allow officers to gain vital information, quickly, safely, and allow us to respond effectively at the scene.
"Initially drones will be deployed to investigate grass fires and other rural crime and other community-based operations. As their capability develops they will be deployed for more general policing work."
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