• @itslilith@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    2021 days ago

    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

      • kora
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        220 days ago

        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.

  • @ChonkyOwlbear@lemmy.world
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    1521 days ago

    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.

      • @NovaPrime@lemmy.ml
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        421 days ago

        Strap some guns to the drones, and you can do both at once. No need for cops to ever put themselves in “danger” by going out and doing actual community policing. Just deploy the drone and spray from a safe distance while sitting behind a game controller