A 2023 audit of the LAPD air support division showed a nearly $50M annual cost [0]. I'd wager most of these activities could be performed more quickly and effectively using drones. Presumably this is an issue with most urban police departments across the US.
It _sounds_ good on paper...
A 2023 audit of the LAPD air support division showed a nearly $50M annual cost [0]. I'd wager most of these activities could be performed more quickly and effectively using drones. Presumably this is an issue with most urban police departments across the US.
[0] https://controller.lacity.gov/landings/lapd-helicopters