Worcester, MA Police Department is launching a drone program for search warranted investigations
Worcester, MA police drone program
The Worcester City Council approved the Worcester Police Department's (WPD) drone program with stipulations to address concerns of potential civil liberty violations. According to the WPD, the drone will not record unless the department has issued a search warrant for a specific criminal investigation. Reporting on the drone's usage will be made available to the Acting City Manager on a quarterly basis.
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Worcester, Mass., City Council Approves Police Drone Program
The debate over a plan to buy a drone for the Worcester Police Department has come to an end with a 7 to 3 City Council vote in favor of the purchase. Opponents voiced concern about potential civil liberty implications.
Worcester City Council approves police drone
The Worcester City Council on Tuesday voted in favor of purchasing a police drone following several key policy changes ahead of the vote.
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