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SWAT team prepares for unmanned surveillance flights
The Northwest Regional SWAT team can now take to the air in unmanned flights when responding to dangerous situations.
The team has purchased a remote flying drone, which it can use for surveillance and intelligence gathering, said Merrillville police Sgt. Bob Morgan, commander of the SWAT team.
The drone, which can be operated with a cellphone, has a high-definition camera to take video and pictures.
The team — consisting of officers from Merrillville, Crown Point, Schererville, Dyer, Griffith, Hobart and Lowell — most likely would use the device during hostage or barricade situations, Morgan said.
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