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Summer Season Safety Event Takes Off With Drone Demo

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Southampton town Police Chief James Kiernan, at podium, with councilman Rick Martel, supervisor Jay Schneiderman and councilwoman Cyndi McNamara during the drone demonstration at Meschutt Beach on Monday morning. DANA SHAW

Southampton town Police Chief James Kiernan, at podium, with councilman Rick Martel, supervisor Jay Schneiderman and councilwoman Cyndi McNamara during the drone demonstration at Meschutt Beach on Monday morning. DANA SHAW

The drone that drops the life preserver to the swimmer in distress. DANA SHAW

The drone that drops the life preserver to the swimmer in distress. DANA SHAW

During the demonstration, Southampton Town Police department’s Unmanned Aircraft Unit drops a life preserver to a swimmer in distress. DANA SHAW

During the demonstration, Southampton Town Police department’s Unmanned Aircraft Unit drops a life preserver to a swimmer in distress. DANA SHAW

Under the watchful eye of a drone, the swimmer is picked up by Marine Patrol. DANA SHAW

Under the watchful eye of a drone, the swimmer is picked up by Marine Patrol. DANA SHAW

Kitty Merrill on May 24, 2023
Town officials Monday offered a demonstration of the Southampton Town Police Department’s unmanned aircraft unit at Meschutt Beach County Park in Hampton Bays, showing how it can help rescue distressed... more

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