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LAPD chief reveals plan to double drone fleet to tackle homicides, kidnappings and burglaries amid cop shortage
The LAPD chief has proposed doubling the department's drone fleet to address rising homicides, kidnappings, and burglaries, citing a police shortage. Drones currently arrive at crime scenes first in 73% of cases, outpacing officer response times.
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