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Lt. John Morris explaining the dynamics of the drone his department uses.

Police in southeast Ohio are touting the benefits of using drones while the ACLU calls for laws to govern their use

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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Law enforcement agencies across southeast Ohio are increasingly turning to drones—not just for search and rescue, but to deter crime, pursue suspects and gather aerial intelligence… Read More

Police units responds to the scene of an emergency.

Southeast Ohio law enforcement officers face a ‘revolving door’ mental health crisis

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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Law enforcement officers in southeast Ohio are on the frontlines of a “revolving door” mental health crisis that they feel ill-equipped to handle. Meanwhile, mental health… Read More