Minneapolis City Council rejects pilot program that would have used drones as first responders

Despite support from Mayor Frey, opponents on the council voted down the pilot program over concerns about the drone company's ties to ICE and Israel.

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What happenedDespite support from Mayor Frey, opponents on the council voted down the pilot program over concerns about the drone company's ties to ICE and Israel.

What changedThe left frames it as "Deadlocked Minneapolis City Council fails to pass police drone pilot program". The center frames it as "Minneapolis City Council rejects pilot program that would have used drones as first respo...".

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Still Watching. The left frames it as "Deadlocked Minneapolis City Council fails to pass police drone pilot program". The center frames it as "Minneapolis City Council rejects pilot program that would have used drones as first respo...".

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Jul 16, 9:08 PM: Star Tribune joined the source map.

Jul 16, 10:20 PM: KARE11 (Tegna, Minneapolis) joined the source map.

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KARE11 (Tegna, Minneapolis)14m ago

Minneapolis City Council rejects pilot program that would have used drones as first responders

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Despite support from Mayor Frey, opponents on the council voted down the pilot program over concerns about the drone company's ties to ICE and Israel.

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Star Tribune2h ago

Deadlocked Minneapolis City Council fails to pass police drone pilot program

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Some council members were concerned about over-surveillance, how drones would be used, and the contractor supplying drones to Israel for military operations.

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