Briggsdale, CO – Residents in Briggsdale may notice drones in the air today as the Weld County Sheriff’s Office conducts an authorized mission near Briggsdale Cemetery.
According to the Weld County Sheriff’s Office, the drone team will be collecting photographs between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesday as part of an ongoing investigation. The operation is taking place off County Road 77 near the cemetery.
Officials emphasized that no photos or video will be taken outside the authorized spaces. The sheriff’s office stated it has obtained consent to capture images in certain areas of the site.
The department said the community notice was issued to maintain public transparency and to reassure residents that there is no reason for concern. While the sheriff’s office did not specify details of the investigation, they clarified that the drone mission is routine and limited in scope.
Drone technology has become an increasingly common tool for law enforcement agencies across Colorado, assisting with tasks such as search and rescue operations, accident scene documentation, and evidence gathering in ongoing cases.
The Weld County Sheriff’s Office said updates will be provided if additional drone operations are scheduled in the future.
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