Elevating Public Safety: The Positive Impact of Drones in Modern Policing
Drones are positively impacting law enforcement by enhancing situational awareness in complex security scenarios. A Lack of timely information can lead to dangerous situations for the public and therefore these tools allow for prompt reactions and preventive policing. As numbers of air operations with drones increase every year the police have become an essential partner to the Croatia Control (HKZP) and Croatia Civil Aviation Agency in ensuring safety of our airspace and critical infrastructure. The cost-effectiveness of drones makes them an essential tool for border protection, search and rescue, securing public events, crime scene investigation, enforcing evacuation orders, and various other police activities. This presentation will explore the evolution of police drone use in the Republic of Croatia and address the challenges drones introduce to public safety when used irresponsibly or even criminally.