The civilian police commission unanimously approved new regulations on how officers should use drones, in situations like active shooters, barricaded suspects and serving search warrants. The department had been conducting a pilot program with drones over the last year.
Some oppose police-drone use over privacy concerns. But LAPD Chief Michel Moore says drones reduce risks to officers and give authorities a bird's eye view of what suspects are doing.
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