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North Bay police conducting drone training

You should be aware that throughout the day on May 7, you may see police drones in the air in and around North Bay
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North Bay police are now using drones on a regular basis.

Don't be worried if you see a drone hovering overhead tomorrow.

It's probably police drone training that will be taking place throughout the city.

See: City police to start using drones in early 2023. Training done

“Drones will play an important role in the future of policing as they start to be deployed in certain circumstances.” Said Deputy Chief Mike Daze. 

The North Bay Police Service’s Drone Program has already yielded positive results, says a release.

See: Drone used to capture suspect fleeing through the bush

As a result, a training day has been set up with Peel Regional Police and the Ontario Provincial Police.

You should be aware that throughout the day on May 7, you may see police drones in the air in and around North Bay.