The NYPD has integrated drones into its emergency response strategy, enabling rapid surveillance on scenes. Dubbed 'drones as first responders' (DFRs), these devices can capture detailed imagery from significant distances, raising concerns about public privacy and potential misuse of technology. Critics, including civil liberties advocates, argue that the NYPD's vague definitions of priority calls risk excessive surveillance, particularly in communities of color and during cultural events. The initiative reflects a broader push by city leadership to adopt technological solutions amid rising public dissent regarding policing methods.
The NYPD is employing drones to assist in emergency calls, with technology enabling them to film and surveil areas from nearly a mile away.
Critics have described the drones as an intrusive and 'dystopian' form of surveillance, particularly impacting marginalized communities during events like J'Ouvert.
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