Derek Leone

sergeant/drone operator, Santa Monica Police Department

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The Santa Monica Police Department is now using drones to appear as “first responders” at crime scenes. Some privacy rights activists are concerned.

Drones as first responders? SMPD says yes, privacy rights activists say hold on

The Santa Monica Police Department is now using drones to appear as “first responders” at crime scenes. Some privacy rights activists are concerned.

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