Sometimes, police don't put up much of a fight when it comes to limiting their use of technology. That's what happened when Illinois regulated drones. But if they've already invested in the tools, passing legislation to rein it in becomes a lot harder.
Music: "Fixed Income" by DJ Shadow and "Reckoner" by the Vitamin String Quartet (covering Radiohead).
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