The final version of the bill also prohibits drones over immigrant detention centers
The measure makes flying a drone intentionally over a stadium or correctional facility punishable by up to six months in jail
Sponsored content
Cradlepoint Webinars
Be ready for today and prepare for tomorrow
The arrests came after an overnight chase involving the suspects and authorities outside Kershaw Correctional Institution
The specialist squad will research methods and types of drones and share data with law enforcement across the country
The bill would make it a low-grade felony with a fine if the drone is used to deliver weapons or contraband
Lawmakers could ban drones from flying over jails without permission and make their owners responsible for damage caused by a crash
The legislation is an attempt to block future contraband drops
Drones pose a new and major threat to penal institutions
Drones have quickly become an effective tool for criminal activity
Inmate has been convicted of conspiring with two other men to fly drugs and other contraband into a maximum-security prison aboard a drone
The drone crashed into fencing around the facility on Oct. 26. The incident is still under investigation.
The FAA announced on Monday that recreational drone operators will be required to register their aircraft.
The agency is looking for a system that can detect, identify and neutralize small drones that may be ferrying items into the prison or snooping on inmates and officers
A package connected to the drone with fishing wire contained 5 ounces of marijuana, two hacksaw blades, a cellphone and accessories, cigarettes, cigars, glue, methamphetamines and heroin
Accused of trying to use a small, remote-controlled aircraft to smuggle drugs, tobacco and pornography into a maximum-security state prison in western Maryland
Copyright © 2023 Corrections1. All rights reserved.
Make Corrections1 your homepage
If you need further help setting your homepage, check your browser’s Help menu
