Police drones for traffic control

[mavic3usa]

Not cool.

Keep ignoring me.....we'll find out.

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[microlinux]

What are you concerned about here, precedent?

They’re enforcing the law with all the tools they have, so that seems logical at least.

 

[msinger]

It seems like a more cost-effective solution than using manned aircraft, which is also perfectly legal.

 

[mavic3usa]

Couple of viewpoints on the topic to get you started, not necessarily my own viewpoints but read these two articles and provide comments please. I remember when drones were only to be deployed for 911 calls and that's it. The goal posts have moved and now we are up to traffic enforcement and there is no end in sight; for me, the unlimited use of police drones is unacceptable. While I cannot argue against specific techniques and tactics, I don't support a police state comprised of drones and cameras and I don't support any activities that violate due process or the Constitution. I say this is a bad idea because I don't see any guardrails and in particular, I don't see the right people (other than the usual folks) paying attention to this....and, they probably won't until it's too late. Look at what happened the last time half of America was caught sleeping at the wheel. Everybody is paying for that. It's not too late to do something about this now!

Drones in Traffic Enforcement – Opportunities and Challenges - Pilot Institute

The merits of using drones for traffic enforcement are undeniable. On the flip side, concerns over privacy and safety are also equally valid.

pilotinstitute.com

Domestic Drones | American Civil Liberties Union

The ACLU works in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties that the Constitution and the laws of the United States guarantee everyone in this country.

www.aclu.org

 

[msinger]

Look at what happened the last time half of America was caught sleeping at the wheel. Everybody is paying for that.

Amen to that. The past couple of years have been a real travesty for the American people.

 

[timskins]

Great idea. No different that an officer sitting at an intersection observing traffic. Police departments will never recover from staffing levels decimated by certain groups movements over the last few years. While it doesnt replace an officer, it is a much cheaper addition to the force.

 

[Cafguy]

Bakersfield has a Police Drone Dept., and they started regular daily duties about a year ago. Until then they were only used for Fireworks violations and some Crime scenes.
They still have a couple of Helicopters but the Noise complaints are piling up and they just may lose their jobs to the Drones very soon.