Flying, crime-fighting drones and robots? Say less! Dive into the world of real-life drone-assisted police work and emergency response with the Cook County Sheriff’s Office. Discover the basics of drone technology, hear about actual calls where these drones and robots have assisted officers, and discover how the growing Drones as First Responders (DFR) program is changing public safety. Bonus: see inside a bomb bot, which is (according to Google) “an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) used by law enforcement and military teams for explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), reconnaissance, and handling dangerous materials from a safe distance.” Whoa! Don’t miss this experience—sign up today!
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