The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Uzbekistan has started using drones to monitor offenses and provide rapid response. This was reported by Upl.uz.
This innovation was first introduced in the Bukhara region, marking a new stage in the modernization of the country's law enforcement system. According to the President's directive, the Bukhara regional administration purchased 150 modern drones.
According to Rahimjon Naimov, Deputy Head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs' Crime Prevention Service, these drones are currently being systematically distributed. Already, 84 departments in five regions have been equipped with new technologies, and there are plans to expand the drone fleet.
The modernization program is planned for several years. By the end of 2026, all district and city internal affairs departments across the country will be fully equipped with drones.
This will significantly improve work efficiency, especially in areas with high crime rates. The main task of the drones is to conduct preventive work and detect various offenses.
They are used to identify minor disturbances, monitor environmental conditions, and detect crimes related to the illegal circulation of narcotics. Drones observe large areas from above, enabling rapid response by personnel on the ground.
Additionally, operating drones requires special qualifications. As Rahimjon Naimov emphasized, not every employee is permitted to fly drones.
Senior prevention inspectors are being trained step by step. Currently, specialists in the Bukhara and Fergana regions who have been trained and certified will have the right to operate drones.
A special system has been established for training and improving specialists' qualifications. In some countries around the world, law enforcement agencies equip drones with high-resolution cameras, thermal detection devices, speakers for delivering voice messages, and systems for delivering first aid supplies to hard-to-reach places.
These innovations serve to enhance efficiency in the law enforcement sector.
