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Drone Disarms Suspect in First-of-Its-Kind Police Operation
Sacramento County Sheriff's Office used a drone equipped with a high-powered magnet to disarm a suspect, grabbing a knife from his hand. The drone, operated by an officer wearing goggles, located the suspect hiding in a garage. This marks a novel use of drone technology for law enforcement disarmament.
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While innovative, the stunt raises questions about escalation of force and the lack of policy guardrails for robotic policing.
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