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Drones have many beneficial uses, including in search-and-rescue missions, scientific research, mapping, and more. But deployed without proper regulation, drones equipped with facial recognition software, infrared technology, and speakers capable of monitoring personal conversations would cause unprecedented invasions of our privacy rights. Interconnected drones could enable mass tracking of vehi­cles and people in wide areas. Tiny drones could go completely unnoticed while peering into the window of a home or place of worship.

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Equip officers with live video overwatch, AVL, and integrated body-worn cameras (BWCs) for maximum safety and situational awareness during operations.

U.S. law enforcement is greatly expanding its use of surveillance drones, and private actors are also seeking to use the technology for personal and commercial use.

Drones have many beneficial uses, including in search-and-rescue missions, scientific research, mapping, and more. But deployed without proper regulation, drones equipped with facial recognition software, infrared technology, and speakers capable of monitoring personal conversations would cause unprecedented invasions of our privacy rights. Interconnected drones could enable mass tracking of vehi­cles and people in wide areas. Tiny drones could go completely unnoticed while peering into the window of a home or place of worship.

Surveillance drones have been the subject of fierce debate among both legislators and the public, giving rise to an impressive amount of state legislation—proposed and enacted—to protect individuals’ privacy. Uniform rules should be enacted to ensure that we can enjoy the benefits of this new technology without bringing us closer to a “surveillance society” in which our every move is monitored, tracked, recorded, and scrutinized by the government.

Benefits of drones inlaw enforcement

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Pros and Cons of drones inlaw enforcement

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Connect private cameras across your community, providing on-demand access to evidence. Build a community camera registry, promoting transparency and collaboration between law enforcement and citizens.

Support your RTCC team with user-friendly access to critical information regardless of resource limitations. Streamline operations and eliminate the need for multiple disjointed systems.

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Surveillance drones have been the subject of fierce debate among both legislators and the public, giving rise to an impressive amount of state legislation—proposed and enacted—to protect individuals’ privacy. Uniform rules should be enacted to ensure that we can enjoy the benefits of this new technology without bringing us closer to a “surveillance society” in which our every move is monitored, tracked, recorded, and scrutinized by the government.

Access real-time intelligence that transcends the limitations of traditional RTCCs, while working with an innovative, collaborative technology partner that shares your mission to fight crime and moves as fast as you do. Flock’s team of RTCC experts work with you to deliver tailored, hassle-free solutions built to be easily integrated with other vendors.

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Access real-time intelligence that transcends the limitations of traditional RTCCs, while working with an innovative, collaborative technology partner that shares your mission to fight crime and moves as fast as you do. Flock’s team of RTCC experts work with you to deliver tailored, hassle-free solutions built to be easily integrated with other vendors.

Seamlessly merge data from live video, LPR cameras, audio detection, and integrated tools into a single cloud-based operational view. FlockOS® enables your agency to stay ahead of crime, connecting to the solutions you already use with an open, unified view for situational awareness, evidence collection, and officer safety.

U.S. law enforcement is greatly expanding its use of surveillance drones, and private actors are also seeking to use the technology for personal and commercial use.

Flock provides hardware, cloud-based software, and maintenance for license plate recognition, gunshot detection, video and so much more.