Unmanned drones, a handy tool for law enforcement, is becoming the focus of increased debate.
The Oakland Press reports that a Rochester Hills state Rep. Tom McMillin announced Friday that he had introduced a bill limiting law enforcement’s use of unmanned drones, and Oakland County Sheriff Miichael Bouchard is none too happy.
The paper reports the bill would limit law enforcement's use of drones and their ability to illegally collect information.
"Since drone technology is developing so rapidly, we should prepare now for the legal and practical challenges that are quickly approaching us, while allowing the reasonable, very narrow, use of drones by law enforcement to aid in our citizens’ protection,” McMillin said, according to the Oakland Press. “Our citizens should not have to worry about Big Brother looking down on them from above.”
Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said he is frustrated with McMillin’s approach.
“(McMillin) never takes the courtesy to call anyone,” Bouchard said, according to the Oakland Press. “There are legitimate things that need to be discussed (about drones), but his bill goes way beyond the pale. It will negatively impact the public safety of the community.”
