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Wilmington Police Chief Talks About Decision to Move Away From Helicopters and Toward Drones

It’s no secret technology is a driving force in just about everything we do from computers to phones and now drones.

“If we don’t change with technology we’re behind the curve and in the crime-fighting business being behind the curve is usually not good,” said Lt. Greg Willett, Wilmington Police Department.

Wilmington Police Chief Donnie Williams says two decades ago — helicopters were considered a huge breakthrough for law enforcement.

“I was a lieutenant, I was a young watch commander and I can remember being out on those calls and hearing that helicopter over our head,” said Chief Donny Williams, Wilmington Police Department.

Read more on this story at WECT.com

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