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Drone Responders a 'Beneficial' but Controversial Police Tool

A law enforcement drone flies over demonstrators protesting in Atlanta on June 5, 2020. (Mike Stewart/AP)

By    |   Friday, 07 July 2023 07:15 AM EDT

The next time you call 911, the first responding officer may be a RoboCop.

Though nothing approaching the level of the futuristic 1980s film franchise is currently on tap, several police agencies are expanding the ways they use tactical drones to respond to emergencies in a move that law enforcement experts say is "super beneficial" for solving crimes and keeping officers safe.

Marisa Herman

Marisa Herman, a Newsmax senior reporter, focuses on major and investigative stories. A University of Florida graduate, she has more than a decade of experience as a reporter for newspapers, magazines, and websites.

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The next time you call 911, the first responding officer may be a RoboCop.
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