Cobb County Police, Fire, and Atlanta Fire personnel conduct joint drone training along the Chattahoochee River, sharpening water rescue response techniques during a multi-agency exercise this week. (Cobb County Police Department) Cobb County Police, Fire, and Atlanta Fire personnel conduct joint drone training along the Chattahoochee River, sharpening water rescue response techniques during a multi-agency exercise this week. (Cobb County Police Department) Cobb County Police, Fire, and Atlanta Fire personnel conduct joint drone training along the Chattahoochee River, sharpening water rescue response techniques during a multi-agency exercise this week. (Cobb County Police Department) Cobb County Police, Fire, and Atlanta Fire personnel conduct joint drone training along the Chattahoochee River, sharpening water rescue response techniques during a multi-agency exercise this week. (Cobb County Police Department) Cobb County Police, Fire, and Atlanta Fire personnel conduct joint drone training along the Chattahoochee River, sharpening water rescue response techniques during a multi-agency exercise this week. (Cobb County Police Department) Cobb County Police, Fire, and Atlanta Fire personnel conduct joint drone training along the Chattahoochee River, sharpening water rescue response techniques during a multi-agency exercise this week. (Cobb County Police Department) Cobb County Police, Fire, and Atlanta Fire personnel conduct joint drone training along the Chattahoochee River, sharpening water rescue response techniques during a multi-agency exercise this week. (Cobb County Police Department) Cobb County Police, Fire, and Atlanta Fire personnel conduct joint drone training along the Chattahoochee River, sharpening water rescue response techniques during a multi-agency exercise this week. (Cobb County Police Department) Cobb County Police, Fire, and Atlanta Fire personnel conduct joint drone training along the Chattahoochee River, sharpening water rescue response techniques during a multi-agency exercise this week. (Cobb County Police Department) Cobb County Police, Fire, and Atlanta Fire personnel conduct joint drone training along the Chattahoochee River, sharpening water rescue response techniques during a multi-agency exercise this week. (Cobb County Police Department) Cobb County Police, Fire, and Atlanta Fire personnel conduct joint drone training along the Chattahoochee River, sharpening water rescue response techniques during a multi-agency exercise this week. (Cobb County Police Department) Cobb County Police, Fire, and Atlanta Fire personnel conduct joint drone training along the Chattahoochee River, sharpening water rescue response techniques during a multi-agency exercise this week. (Cobb County Police Department) Cobb County Police, Fire, and Atlanta Fire personnel conduct joint drone training along the Chattahoochee River, sharpening water rescue response techniques during a multi-agency exercise this week. (Cobb County Police Department) Cobb County Police, Fire, and Atlanta Fire personnel conduct joint drone training along the Chattahoochee River, sharpening water rescue response techniques during a multi-agency exercise this week. (Cobb County Police Department) Cobb County Police, Fire, and Atlanta Fire personnel conduct joint drone training along the Chattahoochee River, sharpening water rescue response techniques during a multi-agency exercise this week. (Cobb County Police Department) Cobb County Police, Fire, and Atlanta Fire personnel conduct joint drone training along the Chattahoochee River, sharpening water rescue response techniques during a multi-agency exercise this week. (Cobb County Police Department) Cobb County Police, Fire, and Atlanta Fire personnel conduct joint drone training along the Chattahoochee River, sharpening water rescue response techniques during a multi-agency exercise this week. (Cobb County Police Department) Cobb County Police, Fire, and Atlanta Fire personnel conduct joint drone training along the Chattahoochee River, sharpening water rescue response techniques during a multi-agency exercise this week. (Cobb County Police Department) Cobb County Police, Fire, and Atlanta Fire personnel conduct joint drone training along the Chattahoochee River, sharpening water rescue response techniques during a multi-agency exercise this week. (Cobb County Police Department) Cobb County Police, Fire, and Atlanta Fire personnel conduct joint drone training along the Chattahoochee River, sharpening water rescue response techniques during a multi-agency exercise this week. (Cobb County Police Department) Cobb County Police, Fire, and Atlanta Fire personnel conduct joint drone training along the Chattahoochee River, sharpening water rescue response techniques during a multi-agency exercise this week. (Cobb County Police Department) COBB COUNTY, Ga. - Cobb County Police partnered with Cobb County Fire and Atlanta Fire this week for a joint training exercise focused on water rescue operations along the Chattahoochee River.
What we know:
The multi-agency drill emphasized the use of drone technology to quickly locate people in distress, improving coordination and response times in emergency scenarios.
What they're saying:
"Our skilled drone pilots trained side-by-side, honing their ability to rapidly identify victims in challenging environments where every second counts," the department said in a statement. "These exercises ensure we're always ready to respond with precision and speed when lives are on the line."
Local perspective:
The training is part of an ongoing effort to integrate advanced tools like unmanned aerial systems into public safety operations.
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