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 Office plans to expand this program to concerts, parades, and other large gatherings, training deputies and sharing resources statewide to ensure public safety and prevent aerial threats. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/90e262998f66e862