The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office will become the first agency in Ohio to deploy drones in response to incidents through a new program.
Officials said the Drones As First Responders program, which goes into effect this month, allows the sheriff’s office to send a drone to a call for service when a deputy may not be necessary. Drones could also be deployed to the scene in advance to assess the situation and provide assistance once a deputy arrives on scene.
A drone operator can remotely control the drone and monitor the situation from a separate location in Hamilton County. The operator will then be able to communicate with deputies en route and tell them the situation…