ST. LOUIS – Community groups in The Hill neighborhood of St. Louis are proposing the use of drones to patrol streets and public areas at night in a new public safety push.
The effort is being led by The Hill 2000 Neighborhood Association and The Hill Business Association. The groups say the goal is to deter crime, improve nighttime visibility, and help verify and respond faster to suspicious activity.
As currently proposed, drone patrols would focus on public spaces during higher-risk evening and overnight hours…