Video Shows Police Drone Use a Magnet to Disarm Overdosing Suspect, Cops Take Victory Lap

A police department released video of a drone with a magnet successfully disarming an overdosing suspect. While law enforcement touts this as the future of policing, critics disagree. According to io9, the clip is copaganda—one impressive demo that doesn't represent how drones will typically be used in police work.

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