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I love good discussion on the benefits and costs to society of putting tracking, cameras, and tools in the hands of law enforcement. I really am disappointed w
by unethical_ban 3y ago
I love good discussion on the benefits and costs to society of putting tracking, cameras, and tools in the hands of law enforcement.
I really am disappointed with the low-brow slashdot style "hurr durr what's next, trackers in our necks" level of comment.
Is there any way to implement a first response drone that isn't ripe for abuse? Can we put retention limits on the files? Can we require approval from a higher-up before deployment? Can the use be limited to felony assaults or higher?
Or would all of that be not enough, and we should intentionally ban drone use by law enforcement?
- nchudleigh 3y agoDrones as first responders seems like a great idea, get info, keep officers safe, even suspects/victims are safer as a result. They are already being used in the field today. But I can also quickly see this slipping into a surveillance state kind of system as drone automation becomes cheaper and more reliable. Drones being sent out for all sorts of minor grievances and being used to stalk citizens. Which is not the sort of environment I want to live in.
- lsaferite 3y agoWell, it sounds like this PD started out with a well informed policy and are being held to that policy. It seems like this kind of very strict policy enforcement AND public disclosure should be codified at the state and federal level.