Police drones enhance safety at Premier League matches in the Midlands

Police drones are being deployed to enhance crowd safety at Premier League matches in the West Midlands. This £2 million initiative, which started last season, allows officers to monitor fan activity from above, helping prevent potential incidents. The drones, likened to 'mobile CCTV cameras', are operated before and after matches at stadiums including Aston Villa and Coventry City. Recently, a match against Brighton & Hove Albion at Coventry's CBS Arena occurred without any reported trouble, despite a heavy loss on the field. The pilot program aims to improve safety protocols and is set to continue through the current season.

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