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This California city just approved the use of Flock drones as first responders, but residents are worried about 'militarization and surveillance' (www.techradar.com)
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[–] 3 points 4 months ago* (2 children)

It’s going to save money, so they can cut police, fire, ambulance budget. Too bad for you if the drone doesn’t see you bleeding in the street or takes a while to

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  • [–] 4 points 4 months ago (1 child)

    Cut the police budget? 🤣

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  • [–] 1 point 4 months ago*

    Maybe. the police “function” is necessary: it’s the implementation that can be harmful.

    Next time some homeless person is pulling out his hunting knife to try to steal my dog, I want there to be a police presence that can handle it. However all too often that police presence does not serve public safety but instead causes harm

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