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New York City deploys drones to monitor Labor Day parties amid increased surveillance

 

'They’re going to utilize drones from a safe distance up'

 

New York City is facing backlash for its decision to use drones to monitor backyard Labor Day parties this weekend.

 

Assistant NYPD Commissioner Kaz Daughtry announced Thursday the drones will be deployed in response to complaints from neighbors. If a resident reports that their neighbor's party is too loud, for example, the NYPD will send a drone to survey the party from overhead instead of sending officers in person.

 

“If a caller states there’s a large crowd, a large party in a backyard, we’re going to be utilizing our assets to go up and go check on the party,” said Daughtry, according to the Associated Press.

 

Public outcry forced New York City Mayor Eric Adams — who has previously praised drones for their “endless” potential — to address the issue, telling reporters Friday that no one will be “monitored.”

 

“We have to push back on the sci-fi aspects of d

 

https://frontline.news/post/new-york-city-deploys-drones-to-monitor-labor-day-parties-amid-increased-surveillance

 

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