Specifically, he wants those new drones equipped with tasers.
Drones are absolutely a wonderful way…
I think it saves lives.
Rep. Troy Nehls of Texas speaking about potential taser drones at the congressional committee hearing Unmanned Aerial Systems: An Examination of the Use of Drones in Emergency Response on May 16, 2024 in Washington, D.C.Screenshot: YouTube
I think it saves officers lives.
Use one to tase somebody, Rep.
Troy Nehls of Texas said with a smile, according to aYouTube streamof the hearing.
As Gothamist points out, the drones have most recently been used to monitor pro-Palestinian protests in the city.
How close are we to seeing taser drones actually deployed by U.S. police departments?
That part isnt clear.
But the company supposedly halted development after pushback from a majority of its ethics board, whichresigned in protest.
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