Sheriff's Department Gets New Drones | Chattanooga News

Hamilton County just approved a major upgrade for its Sheriff’s Department: new drones essential for missing persons, fugitive tracking, and disaster response. With only eight drones currently in use, the department is strapped—without them, critical cases could cost 25 deputies’ overtime. Sheriff Austin Garrett stressed these drones won’t spy on civilians, operating only under strict guidelines tied to law enforcement needs. Funded entirely from the Sheriff’s existing budget, this move ensures no extra tax burden while boosting efficiency and community safety. 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/34cdf23f8713daa8