Skip To Main Content

Header Holder

Logo Container

Header Right

Toggle Menu

Canvas Menus

Horizontal Nav

Breadcrumb

Police Drones in the ICS Hallway!

A man in a black uniform is standing in a classroom setting, holding a device and addressing a group of students seated at desks.
Iroquois

Iroquois Community School students in the Drone Soccer Club received a surprise visit from an officer of the Des Plaines Police Department. 

A uniformed police officer stands in a classroom, displaying various law enforcement equipment on a table in front of students.
A group of young boys, some wearing hoodies and sweatshirts, are seated in a classroom or similar setting.
A uniformed individual stands in front of a whiteboard, surrounded by various military equipment and supplies.

Officer Cerasa, a member of the swat team and the person responsible for flying the police department drones, came to Iroquois to talk to the students about the types of drone they use, as well as how and why they use them.

A group of young people, including a girl with long hair, are seated in what appears to be a classroom or rehearsal space, with various musical instruments and equipment visible in the background.
A uniformed police officer stands in a classroom, holding equipment and addressing a group of students seated at desks.
A group of children and adults sitting in a row, with a plain wall in the background.

The students learned that the Des Plaines Police Department uses drones for inspecting different locations, particularly when they need to get into tight spots to do surveillance before starting an operation.

A uniformed police officer is standing in a classroom, examining what appears to be a piece of equipment or device on a table in front of him, while students observe in the background.
A group of young people, likely teenagers, are seated together in what appears to be a classroom or similar setting, engaged in what seems to be a gaming or technology-related activity.
A person in a black jacket is holding a white drone with multiple propellers in their hands.

Police drones are much more durable than commercial drones, and the students were able to get a sense of how heavy they were as they passed them around the room.

A young boy in a blue t-shirt is intently focused on a handheld device, surrounded by rows of chairs in what appears to be a classroom or auditorium setting.
A police officer stands in front of a whiteboard, gesturing as he explains something to a group of people, while various tactical equipment and gear are displayed on a table in the foreground.
A group of young students, both boys and girls, sitting in a classroom or similar setting, with some wearing casual clothing and others wearing school uniforms.

The students watched intently as Officer Cerasa drew out a plan as to how he would fly a drone through a house if they were looking for someone who is in it.

A uniformed law enforcement officer stands in a classroom setting, surrounded by various educational materials and equipment.
The image shows a group of young people sitting in what appears to be a classroom or meeting room setting, engaged in conversation or discussion.
A uniformed police officer stands in a classroom, holding a handheld device and demonstrating various equipment on a table in front of students.

Then it was time to demonstrate what both a driving and a flying drone can do. 

A small remote-controlled vehicle with large wheels sits on the floor, with people's legs visible in the background.
A police officer in uniform is using a handheld device to capture an image or video in what appears to be an indoor setting with a bulletin board and other office-like furnishings in the background.
A cluttered classroom environment with various educational supplies, toys, and a drone-like device mounted on the wall.

Officer Cerasa drove the driving drone around the room, showing them the controller and demonstrating the limitations it had. 

A uniformed police officer stands in a classroom, holding a device, while a young student raises their hand in the foreground.
A classroom or meeting room setting with rows of black chairs and a podium or lectern in the front, with several people seated and conversing.
A young woman in a blue jacket stands in a hallway, with a small drone hovering in the foreground.
The image shows two young women standing in a hallway, one waving her arms enthusiastically while the other smiles and watches.

He then launched and flew the flying drone around the room and even through the hallway! 

The image shows a group of people, including a person in a police uniform, gathered around and looking at a smartphone being held by one of the individuals.
A young boy in a striped sweater is holding a video game controller and appears to be in a classroom setting with various educational materials and posters visible in the background.
A young boy is sitting on a chair, intently focused on a handheld gaming device, while another child stands nearby in a classroom-like setting with chairs and other equipment visible in the background.

The students had a chance to try the driving drone themselves, taking turns maneuvering it around the music room.

A group of young people, likely students, are sitting together in what appears to be a school hallway or corridor, engaged in conversation or activity.
A police officer in full uniform is holding a tactical device in a classroom setting, with various educational materials and supplies visible in the background.
A small, white object rests on a patterned floor, with shelves and storage units visible in the background.

Thank you to Officer Cerasa and the Des Plaines Police Department for taking the time to come out and teach the ICS students all about the drones they use!

A man in a black uniform is standing in a classroom setting, holding a device and addressing a group of students seated at desks.
A young woman with long blonde hair wearing a blue jacket and galaxy-patterned leggings is sitting in a chair, surrounded by other people in a crowded indoor setting.
A uniformed police officer is seated in the foreground, while chairs and other equipment are visible in the background.

 

  • Iroquois