The approval of expanding police arsenal in UC campuses reflects a tension between security measures and student protests highlighting students' fears of escalation in these environments.
Despite receiving protests from students advocating for de-escalation, the UC board of regents prioritized the requests from police departments for more drones and less-lethal weapons.
With the approval of new drones and projectile launchers, UC police aim to have tools that can provide options besides lethal force, especially during emergencies.
While the UC system claims the newly requested equipment will be less lethal, students are concerned about the potential for misuse during demonstrations and protests.
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