Police Use Robot with Bomb to End Standoff in Law Enforcement Tech Milestone
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Police used a robot carrying a bomb to end a standoff, marking the first time a U.S. police department used explosives on a robot.
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Technology is rapidly changing law enforcement, from familiar tools like cameras to new developments like drones and AI.
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Police have more tools to discover criminal activity, but that doesn't automatically make a case.
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Some departments use apps for minor incidents like minor auto accidents, appreciated by younger generations.
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It can be difficult for lawmakers to regulate new technologies as quickly as they spread.