Drones In Law Enforcement

The advantage of law enforcement using drones helps law enforcement to stay one step ahead of the bad guys, keeping the general public safe, and the community safe. Spotting marijuana fields on the ground is nearly impossible, but spotting these areas from the air is easier than starting a car. To tackle the drug problems in cities, law enforcement is turning to using drones with much success. This was the case in the city of Halton, Canada, which is a suburb of Toronto. Law enforcement was having a terrible time locating local marijuana growers. The police department researched and invested in drone technology, and the money they spent paid off with the largest drug bust in the city’s history. Sargent Jeff Leder said, “…law enforcement used one of the unmanned aerial vehicles to locate 744 marijuana plants with a street value of about $1,000 per plant” (McNaughton, 2012). By using drones, the police were able to take nearly three-fourths of a million dollars off the street, arrest these growers, and they were able to stop the drug problem within their city. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is using drones for aerial surveillance and monitoring hostage situations. The FBI used a drone to save a boy who was being held hostage in a bunker …show more content…
Some people may suggest that this new technology can invade one’s privacy, but one has to look at traffic camera, home and business surveillance, and satellites that watch over us every day. These three monitoring devices are part of our daily lives, but there are regulations that govern them. One of the main problems with drones is there are no regulations that oversee the use of them for citizens and law enforcement. Furthermore, there are no laws to protect one’s privacy in regards to drones. However, there can be a resolution of this