Published
Fri, Sep 1, 2023, 20:52
- Unmanned aircrafts will be deployed to monitor crowds and noise levels this weekend.
The New York City Police Department has announced it will use drones to surveil outdoor parties this weekend.
Officials unveiled the new pilot programme in response to complaints about large crowds, the Associated Press has reported. This weekend is a long one in the US since September 4th is a public holiday for Labour Day.
The plan was announced during a security briefing focused on J'ouvert, a Caribbean street festival that marks the start of the West Indian Day Parade in Brooklyn. The drones, according to the police, will respond to "non-priority and priority calls" beyond the parade route, the AP said.
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