According to Ars Technica, a U.S. police department has successfully deployed a drone to disarm a person, marking what officials are calling a nationwide first. The operation highlights a growing trend of drone technology in law enforcement, as police departments across the country increasingly turn to unmanned aircraft as first responders in complex or dangerous situations.

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