InvestigateTV+: Police use drones as first responder tool

From rescues to arrests, InvestigateTV+ reveals how drones can help law enforcement, and addresses the privacy concerns that come with cameras in the sky.
Published: Jun. 25, 2026 at 8:10 AM CDT

(InvestigateTV) — A view from above gives first responders a new perspective on how to save lives. From rescues to arrests, InvestigateTV+ reveals how drones can help law enforcement, and addresses the privacy concerns that come with cameras in the sky.

Plus, why a playground accident-turned-medical emergency had doctors surprised.

Then, meet the American flag-makers helping Old Glory fly for decades.

Drone programs expand as police tool, raising privacy concerns

Police departments across the country are increasingly turning to drones as first responders, with the technology proving effective at finding missing people and tracking suspects in violent crimes.

But civil liberties experts worry about potential misuse against citizens.

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11-year-old stroke survivor inspires others

An 11-year-old boy is recovering from a stroke he suffered after a freak accident on his school playground.

Cole Ditmore had a marker in his mouth when he was hit by a soccer ball. The marker punctured his throat and compressed a major artery, which led to a blood clot and eventually the stroke.

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High schoolers learning about money management

Americans are carrying more than $1 trillion in credit card debt, and almost 30% of people trading in used cars have negative equity in their vehicles.

It all speaks to challenges with financial literacy, but at a Phoenix high school, students are getting a hands-on education in money before they reach the real world.

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The flag companies keeping Old Glory flying

The American flag has gone through 27 different versions since its debut in 1777, beginning with 13 stars and 13 stripes to represent the original colonies, according to the National Flag Foundation.

While the flag is one of the most recognized symbols in the world, its current design was submitted by a 17-year-old.

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