{"id":87030,"date":"2022-08-01T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-01T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/?p=87030"},"modified":"2022-08-03T13:26:42","modified_gmt":"2022-08-03T17:26:42","slug":"baldwin-county-sheriffs-office-drone-technology-case-study","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/baldwin-county-sheriffs-office-drone-technology-case-study\/","title":{"rendered":"Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office Invests in Drone Technology, Increases Public & Officer Safety [Case Study]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Baldwin Country traditionally relied on people on the ground in addition to helicopters to respond to crime scenes and secure public safety at events. Neighboring agencies were already using drones in their operations, so seeing their capabilities coupled with advancements in technology gave impetus for Baldwin County to invest in adding drones to its equipment line up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baldwin County: A Consultative Relationship with Adorama Business Solutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Prior to working with Adorama Business Solutions, Lt. Daniel Steelman of Baldwin County Sheriff\u2019s Office purchased camera and forensic equipment through Adorama. As with all B2B sales at Adorama, Lt. Steelman was assigned a dedicated Account Manager. In this case, the Account Manager specialized in Law Enforcement sales. Through discovery conversations Lt. Steelman, we discussed his agency\u2019s requirements and potential cases uses for drones. These initial consultations allowed the Account Manager at Adorama to recommend the most appropriate equipment for the agency\u2019s needs and budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reaping the benefits of innovative technology with Adorama Business Solutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Drone technology has enabled officers at Baldwin County Sheriff\u2019s Office to respond to situations not possible with manpower alone. From capturing overhead images of crowds and roads to observing large areas of land or bodies of water, Baldwin County\u2019s police department use of drones<\/a> expands as technology evolves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, drones have increased officer safety and enable officers to respond to situations much quicker than they could do with people-power alone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Lt. Steelman continues to consult with his dedicated Account Manager at Adorama Business Solutions, new technology and potential case uses are uncovered to the benefit of the agency and Baldwin County residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Making Baldwin County safer with drones<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Over the five years since Baldwin County first invested in drone equipment facilitated by Adorama Business Solutions, case uses have increased exponentially. Currently the agency uses drones for a range of circumstances including, but not limited to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n