As long as they get used only in response to 911 calls and not preventively, this might be a good idea. But knowing cops, I see this getting abused basically from day one
this post was submitted on 03 Jun 2024
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They are already used at big events to monitor people in the crowd.
My hometown had a minimum of 6 airborn at very high altitudes at all times except actual bad weather. Almost 80% of residential area in town was always within view of at least 1 drone equipped with thermal.
This is probably the appropriate use of drones in police work. It lets cops know what they are walking into so they don't go in guns blazing every time. It will also help them verify they have the right address.
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