Greeley, CO – Residents in Weld County may have noticed a sheriff’s office drone overhead this morning, but officials confirmed the mission was routine and not a cause for alarm.
According to the Weld County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO), members of its drone team conducted a photo mission between 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 1, in the area of Weld County Road 77 and Weld County Road 90. The photographs were gathered as part of an ongoing investigation.
The sheriff’s office emphasized that no photos or video were collected outside authorized locations. Deputies also obtained consent to capture images in certain areas prior to the operation. Officials said the drone use complied fully with legal standards.
“The Weld County Sheriff’s Office is making this announcement to promote public transparency and to assure the community that there is no cause for concern,” the agency stated in its notice.
Drone technology has become an increasingly common tool for law enforcement agencies in Colorado, often used for mapping accident scenes, search-and-rescue missions, and documenting investigations. Officials did not release further details about the specific case connected to Wednesday’s drone flight.
Residents with questions about the operation can contact the Weld County Sheriff’s Office directly.
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