The Christian County Sheriff's Office is staying updated on the latest forms of safety and rescue technology with the introduction of a thermal Drone. The purchase was made possible by a partnership with Norfolk Southern Corporation and their grant funding efforts to support their mission in the Midwest Division.

Chief Deputy Jim Baker of the CCSO says the drone will be useful in cases of missing children, responding to vehicle/train collisions, and surveillance when needed.

The technological and physical capacities of the drone have a couple of Christian County Deputies receiving training to be in compliance with the Federal Aviation Administration.

The grant, powered by Norfolk Southern was for $10,000 and Chief Deputy Jim Baker is thankful to advance safety tools and measures in Christian County.