Lockport, IL – Residents in Lockport may notice police drones flying overhead today as the Lockport Police Department conducts scheduled training exercises.
According to the Lockport Police Department, the training will take place Thursday, September 19, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the area surrounding Lockport City Hall, located at 222 E. 9th Street. Officials stressed that the drone flights are not tied to any active incident but are part of routine training.
The department said the exercises are designed to help officers practice using drones for a variety of scenarios, including critical incidents, search and rescue operations, and public safety events. “We appreciate the community’s understanding as we continue to train with this important technology,” the police department wrote in a statement.
Residents are encouraged not to be alarmed if they see drones in the downtown area during the scheduled window. Police said community cooperation helps ensure these exercises are successful and allows officers to be better prepared for emergencies.
The department noted that similar training sessions may take place in the future as the drone program continues to expand.
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