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King County Keeps Drone Tech for Safety | Seattle News
King County is repurposing $17 million in counter-drone tech used during the World Cup to safeguard major events across Washington state, having seized 42 unauthorized drones during the tournament. Funded by federal grants, the system includes advanced detection gear, extra personnel, and overtime, deployed by the Sheriff’s Office and Washington State Patrol in coordinated efforts with federal partners. Officers used drones to spot rogue aircraft while ground teams tracked down pilots — a seamless, multi-agency operation that proved no single agency could handle this alone. Now, the Sheriff’s…
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