Dallas police pursue drones for department, vow that they will not be used to spy on people

Authorities in Dallas are pursuing the use of drones to assist in their duties to locate suspects and access areas that are unreachable by helicopters. Paul Stokes, Dallas assistant police chief, outlined the department's planned use of the drones during a recent city council briefing, saying the technology would allow officers to make sure a building is clear before entering, assist in fires and large protests and help identify suspects, the Dallas Morning News reported on Monday. According to FOX 4, it seems as council members approved of the idea, with Councilwoman Sandy Greyson calling drones "such cool technology." "I can see 100 different uses," she told the station. Drone use in law enforcement has been a privacy concern raised by the community, and something Stokes was quick to ensure would not be compromised.