Drone Policing in a Pandemic Raises Civil Liberties Concerns
May 4, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has prompted police departments to rely increasingly on drone aircraft to enforce social-distancing rules while keeping police officers at a safe distance as well, USA Today reports. Over the past month, several law enforcement agencies have unveiled drones that broadcast announcements at parks, beaches and homeless camps to enforce stay-at-home orders and social-distancing guidelines