In 2019 the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Team (U.A.S.T.) was created with five members of the Sheriff's Office, licensed by Federal Aviation Administration as Unmanned Aircraft System Pilots. The purpose of them team is to utilize unmanned aircraft technology to facilitate safer, more efficient and improved public safety services. The program is regulated by the FAA. Unmanned Aircraft Systems are used for the following:
Accident Reconstruction
Crime Scene Documentation
Hazardous Materiel Identification
Lawful Surveillance
Mass Gathering Support
Traffic Control Assistance
Search & Rescue
Surveying Critical Incidents
