In article , Police Man
wrote:

Bill wrote:

According to a survey conducted by The Associated Press and The
National Constitution Center, 44 percent support the idea of
police using unmanned aerial vehicles to track suspects and
carry out investigations.

They have been using police helicopters ever since I can
remember. What is the big deal?

Police helicopters only go up into the air AFTER (or WHILE) a crime is
in progress - to support ground operations.
Nonsense. Helicopters to regular patrols, too in many cities.



Remotely-controlled drones will be used (mostly) to snoop around and
look for evidence of criminal activity.

Sorta like a cop in a car on patrol.


Sounds like the drones would be cheaper...

Tell that to ...


Why? YOu aren't really trying to suggest that drones cost more to
buy, equip, maintain, and even staff than choppers are you?
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