San Diego Police Department's ABLE Helicopters Now Have Two State-of-the-Art Cameras Patrolling Local Streets
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San Diego Police Department's ABLE Helicopters Now Have Two State-of-the-Art Cameras Patrolling Local Streets
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As part of #NationalAviationHistoryMonth we are showing off ABLE. This is a video from 2015 where ABLE was first on scene at a man with a gun. Without the FLIR system, ABLE would have had a much harder time ensuring everyone's safety. ABLE convinced him to surrender, lay on the ground away from his weapon and safely directed ground units to the man. | San Diego Police Department
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As part of #NationalAviationHistoryMonth we are showing off ABLE. This is a video from 2015 where ABLE was first on scene at a man with a gun. Without the FLIR system, ABLE would have had a much harder time ensuring everyone's safety. ABLE convinced him to surrender, lay on the ground away from his weapon and safely directed ground units to the man. | San Diego Police Department
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The SDPD ABLE helicopter often announces notifications via a PA system onboard the aircraft about missing persons and wanted suspects while flying over a particular area where they were last seen. The decision to start the account was made after SDPD received community feedback that residents often had a hard time hearing and understanding the entirety of the critical announcements being made from ABLE. The new platform will also make these announcements more accessible for those who are hearing
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The SDPD ABLE helicopter often announces notifications via a PA system onboard the aircraft about missing persons and wanted suspects while flying over a particular area where they were last seen. The decision to start the account was made after SDPD received community feedback that residents often had a hard time hearing and understanding the entirety of the critical announcements being made from ABLE. The new platform will also make these announcements more accessible for those who are hearing
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There's a reassuring feeling in knowing that even in the darkest hours, SDPD's ABLE is soaring high, watching over our beloved community. When the call comes in and you hear "ABLE, we're airborne and enroute," it's not just a status update; it’s a promise.\u0003\u0003 Equipped with advanced FLIR cameras, ABLE doesn’t just rely on visible light. It picks up the heat signatures of individuals, even if they're concealed in the shadows or foliage, ensuring that no one can elude our vigilant gaze. #S
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