Why Is It Important To Use Drones In The Police Department?

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I am a young man who values safety in the Lower Merion School District, I feel strongly about the type of equipment used in our public police department. In a district with many people I am afraid something bad might happen. I believe it is important to consider using drones to assist police. The use of drones will keep our community safer. For many people the safety of our community matters.

Many people believe that drones may cause accidents by running into someone and hurting them. Some people believe drones are dangerous and can cause harm to humans. In fact, drones can be safely operated by a human. Drones are simple and easy to use in rescue missions. Drones can be capable of finding criminals. Using a drone is more productive than

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