Were Drones Spying on Fireworks in Loveland? Police Set the Record Straight

How was your Fourth of July? I noticed the day after the Fourth of July that residents believed the Loveland Police Department was using their drones for an unconventional use.

Rumors of Police Drone Surveillance Spread Online

Personally, I dismissed the rumors that the Loveland Police Department was using drones for civilian surveillance. However, many folks in Northern Colorado were drawing conclusions that the department was,in fact, doing that.

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The Loveland Police Department noticed the rumors and has decided to say something about them. Was the city of Loveland using drones to watch people during the Fourth of July? Here is your answer.

Loveland Police Responds to Drone Use Allegations

The Loveland Police Department recently posted on social media to discuss and clear the air on recent rumors in Northern Colorado.

Social Media Rumors About Firework Monitoring

There was a rumor going around on social media groups that the Loveland Police Department was using drones to monitor if residents were lighting fireworks. Additionally, some residents believed that drones were watching celebrations on private property.

The Truth: Drone Use Tied to Crash Investigation

In the social media post, the Loveland Police Department said that these allegations were false. They explained that the drones were used to locate people who fled a serious car crash on July 4. They were trying to locate where the people who fled went.

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Commitment to Transparent Communication

The Loveland Police Department noted that although they can not address every rumor, they reminded Northern Colorado residents that they do not have a public relations team and will try their best to communicate and discuss rumors whenever they are floating around social media.