Niles Police, Fire receive over $100,000 in Cook County grants for drones, tech

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The Niles Village Board approved two grants from the Cook County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management at its village board meeting on May 28. The village secured two Urban Area …

The Niles Village Board accepted two grants from the Cook County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management at its village board meeting on May 28.Cook County Homeland Security Grants grants to cover the $84,000 cost of outfitting a recently acquired mobile command unit with state-of-the-art equipment, and $19,000 for two drones for the fire department.

According to the application, the fire department currently owns an old and outdated drone that was donated by a resident. The drone is used to assist in threat responses, to search for people in a dog and drone rescue team, and monitor active fires. The drone has been used in collaboration with the police department for events as well, including parade routes and local festivals hosting more than 10,000 visitors.

 

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