(NewsNation) — Police departments nationwide are increasingly deploying drones as a new kind of first responder.
The use of drones is changing the math on everyday policing and becoming a key part of the rapidly increasing technology available to law enforcement.
In cities like New York, drones stream real-time video back to dispatchers, helping officers assess potentially dangerous situations before arriving. They’ve also been used to track down subway surfers.
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“Thermal imaging that is available on these cameras is literally a lifesaver,” said police Lt. Jason Messer of Upper Arlington, Ohio. “It’s going to help us find people who are hiding where officers can’t see.”…