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January 24, 2024
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St. Charles County Police Chief Kurt Frisz
has requested St. Charles County Council
approval to revise the current regional SWAT
memorandum of understanding to include a
drone unit.
In a memo to the council, Frisz said the
St. Charles County Drone Unit has been in
operation for nearly two years.
“During this time, activation requests have
doubled from 100 in 2022 to 200 in 2023,”
he said. “The unit initially had seven FAAcertified
drone pilots, but that number has
also doubled to 14. To increase the efficiency
and capabilities of the unit, area police
department chiefs have agreed to initiate a
regional drone unit similar to the regional
SWAT and Crisis Negotiator units.”
Drones are much more important and
more integrated into police and emergency
operations and procedures than in prior
years and thus are more in demand today
in area police departments. In January 2024
SCCAD and SCCPD combined now have 17
deployable drones. The county refers to them
as unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
Lt. Ryan Streck, deputy commander of the
Bureau of Operational Support, explained
the history, “Collaborative efforts between
SCCPD and SCCAD have evolved significantly
since their initial partnership, marked
by the successful integration of tactical
medics into SWAT several years ago. The
ambulance district developed its proof-ofconcept
drone team to support emergency
medical services operations, specifically
for special teams such as urban search and
rescue, hazardous materials, and SWAT.”
“The inception of SCCAD’s drone program
created an opportunity for SWAT to
access and understand the advanced capabilities
of unmanned technology systems, such
as drones.
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County to vote on drone use Jan. 29
Hyundai owners can receive a free antitheft
software update at a drive-thru event
from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. on Feb. 2-3 in the Chesterfield
Mall parking lot, outside the closed
Sears store.
This event is being held in response to
persistent thefts targeting certain Hyundai
vehicles without push-button ignitions and
immobilizing anti-theft devices. It’s goal
is to complement Hyundai’s nationwide
network of dealerships and drive further
installations of Hyundai’s free anti-theft
software upgrade for customers who continue
to be affected by the thefts.
No appointment is needed. The update
takes around 20 minutes to install.
When drivers arrive, they will check in
“John Yeast, the director of technology at
SCCAD and a certified FAA PART 107 pilot,
played a pivotal role in launching the drone
program and collaborated with SWAT command
to enhance their drone capabilities.”
An FAA Part 107 license allows a drone
pilot to fly at night, over people and over
moving vehicles.
“Recognizing Yeast’s expertise, it became
evident that his inclusion as the team’s tactical
drone operator would add significant
value. This collaboration yielded successful
outcomes, paving the way for opportunities
to formalize the SCCAD’s existing pilot
resources,” Streck said.
He noted that under Yeast’s leadership,
SCCAD and the county united the two teams,
resulting in a well-structured and coordinated
effort. The team now operates a substantial
aircraft fleet and boasts 14 licensed
pilots from diverse disciplines, showcasing
the success and growth of this collaborative
initiative.
SCCPD currently uses drones to:
• Search for missing persons.
• Locate fleeing suspects.
• Search building interiors.
• Assist SWAT, urban search and rescue,
and Hazmat regional response teams.
• Support the St. Charles County Regional
Criminal Interdiction Task Force, leveraging
drone technology in proactive patrol operations
and vehicle clearing on high-risk felony
traffic stops.
• Survey damage from natural disasters.
• Assist Emergency Management Agency
with flooding assessments.
At its Jan. 8 meeting, the council introduced
Bill No. 5256 to authorize the execution
of the revised Regional SWAT Team
Agreement to include a drone unit. If typical
process and timing are followed, the bill will
receive a vote for passage at the next council
meeting on Jan. 29.
Hyundai hosts anti-theft drive-thru event
and be escorted to a customer lounge. A
valet will take their vehicle to the service
bay for the software update. The valet will
return the vehicle when the installation is
complete.
Additionally, every Hyundai owner who
visits the clinic will receive a free steering
wheel lock.
Hyundai Motor America sponsors the
drive-thru event. Since July of 2023 when
the nationwide events began, more than 1
million Hyundai vehicles have received
software updates.
To see a list of vehicles eligible for the
update, visit hyundaiantitheft.com and
enter the vehicle’s VIN to see if the software
update is needed.