MIAMISBURG — Miamisburg Police took to social media on Monday to highlight their drone operations for the month of September.
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The drones were used 108 times to locate wanted people, investigate vehicle break-ins, identify suspicious individuals and respond to shots-fired reports, the department said.
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The drones also assisted Germantown Police and Trotwood Police with suspect and search-and-rescue operations, and the program also supported Miamisburg 9/11 Stair Climb.
According to a post on Facebook, Officer Dylan Branham completed his FAA certification and is now a drone pilot.
The officers continued to conduct training flights to maintain readiness when utilizing a drone for department operations.
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