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Police Use Drone to Disarm Incapacitated Person in US First

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Ars Technica AI ·

Minneapolis police deployed a drone to disarm an incapacitated person, claiming a nationwide first. The drone removed a firearm from the individual's hand without direct officer intervention. The incident highlights growing police use of drones as first responders.

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The claim of a 'first' is notable, but questions remain about drone reliability and the potential for misuse in high-stakes situations.
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