Vancouver Police Deploy Drones and License‑Plate Recognition in New Technology Rollout

Vancouver police are introducing new technology tools to enhance operations. The rollout includes the deployment of aerial drones for surveillance. It also incorporates license‑plate recognition cameras on patrol vehicles. Officials say the tools will improve incident response times. The technology aims to increase public safety and crime detection. Training programs are being set up for officers to operate the equipment. Privacy advocates have raised concerns about data collection. The police department plans to assess the system’s effectiveness after launch.