Tag Archives: Law Enforcement
Eyes in the sky: Law enforcement drone use sparks privacy concerns
Law enforcement is increasingly using unmanned aerial systems, or drones, to search for missing people and in criminal investigations, but with new technology comes new concerns over privacy and Fourth Amendment rights. The Auglaize County Sheriff’s Office has been using … Continue reading
Drones set to be deployed by Los Angeles Police Department
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) signed off on a year-long test of drones on Tuesday, becoming the largest police department in the U.S. to deploy the technology. Despite vociferous protest, the Los Angeles Police Commission — the civilian board … Continue reading
Maine State Police use drones to investigate crash sites
Police say it’s ‘a new way to take photos’ that’s much faster, while the ACLU says it wants to make sure police are following a relatively new state law governing drone use by police agencies … Maine State Police use … Continue reading
NLRPD implementing drones to combat crime
North Little Rock police have added a new tool to their arsenal to combat crime. Drones are used for just about everything these days: from hunting, to package delivery, to disaster relief. No one can forget the powerful images of … Continue reading
