Pickering City Councillor Lisa Robinson raises privacy concerns over Durham Police’s new high-tech drone program, warning that it could enable mass surveillance without proper oversight.
If one does a bit of homework one can counter the drones if so inclined.
It's the principle of any game that can be played can be played by both sides.
Having said that they do have their good uses in a lot of situations. Lost children, missing animals, etc. They offer a faster response then other piloted options.
However...
Given the track record of too many Police forces these days one might suppose these drones will absolutely be misused.
Always best these days to only trust those who have actually earned that trust.
If one does a bit of homework one can counter the drones if so inclined.
It's the principle of any game that can be played can be played by both sides.
Having said that they do have their good uses in a lot of situations. Lost children, missing animals, etc. They offer a faster response then other piloted options.
However...
Given the track record of too many Police forces these days one might suppose these drones will absolutely be misused.
Always best these days to only trust those who have actually earned that trust.
New toys for irresponsible boys.
Absolutely.
They love their toys especially when it's on the taxpayer's dime.