Keizer Police drone program saves time and lives

Keizer Police Sgt. David LeDay demonstrates the operation of a DGI Mini police drone
(CHARLES GLENN/KEIZERTIMES)

Keizer Police Department’s drone program saves officers time, reduces risk, and saves money.

In the past, when Keizer Police Department responded to a major traffic accident, getting topographical, or top-down images of the accident scene was almost always required.  This would involve at least four hours along with a fire department ladder-truck to hoist an officer above the scene…