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Rep. Troy E. Nehls Introduces the Drone Research and Innovation for Law …
Sep 29, 2023WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) introduced the bipartisan Drone Research and Innovation for Law Enforcement Act of 2023, which would establish a pilot research program within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the use of non-lethal de-escalation unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) for law enforcement officers, leading to safer outcomes for officers and the …
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Strengthening Public Safety with Drones - Police Chief Magazine
These innovations will allow drones to respond automatically to 911 calls, further enhancing their ability to protect both officers and the community . "Drones have become a force multiplier for our department, allowing us to respond more effectively while reducing risk," explains Commander Dopp. Leading the Future of Public Safety
https://www.technologyreview.com › 2024 › 08 › 16 › 1096517 › whats-next-for-drones
What's next for drones - MIT Technology Review
Aug 16, 2024Police drone fleets. Today more than 1,500 US police departments have drone programs, according to tracking conducted by the Atlas of Surveillance. Trained police pilots use drones for search and …
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The Fraternal Order Of Police: A Union That Stands In The Way Of Police …
Jun 8, 2020BUTLER: Police unions often stand in the way of reform. They do so with their rhetoric and with protections they win for cops. So in Philadelphia, the president of the FOP called Black Lives …
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Key considerations for a law enforcement drone policy
Mar 11, 2024The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) in public safety continues to grow. According
Bipartisan House bill seeks to reauthorize federal counter-drone authority
A sign announcing a ban on drone flights near the Glen Canyon Dam Bridge in Page, Arizona.
A sign announcing a ban on drone flights near the Glen Canyon Dam Bridge in Page, Arizona. Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images
By Edward GrahamJune 5, 2024
A proposal to extend the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Justice’s authority to mitigate threats from unmanned aircraft systems would also grant new counter-drone abilities to the FAA.
https://www.nextgov.com/emerging-tech/2024/06/bipartisan-house-bill-seeks-reauthorize-federal-counter-drone-authority/397143/
THEY want drone really really badly.
https://www.theverge.com › 2022 › 11 › 30 › 23486090 › robots-deadly-force-kill-san-francisco-police-approve
San Francisco approves use of remote-controlled robots to kill suspects …
Nov 30, 2022Nov 30, 2022, 9:19 AM PST. Remote-controlled robots like this are often used by police departments to examine, disarm, or detonate bombs. Image: DENIS CHARLET/AFP via Getty Images. San Francisco …
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San Francisco will allow police to deploy robots that kill - NBC News
Nov 30, 2022The San Francisco Public Defender's office sent a letter Monday to the board saying that granting police "the ability to kill
First, drones were only gonna be used for emergency first response, rescue, stuff like that…
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NECP Spotlight: Implementing UAS Programs to Support Emergency … - CISA
Learn how the Virginia Beach Police Department developed and implemented a citywide drone program to support emergency response and information sharing. The program aligns with the National Emergency Communications Plan (NECP) goals and recommendations for training, coordination, and data interoperability.
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