Balancing Public Safety And Privacy As NYPD Expands Drone Surveillance In Central Park Central Park, a cherished green oasis in the heart of Manhattan, is facing a troubling rise in crime, prompting New York City officials to consider innovative measures to enhance public safety. The latest proposal from Mayor Eric Adams involves deploying drones to monitor the sprawling park, aiming to curb the surge in criminal activities, including sex crimes, assaults, and robberies. Crime Surge Sparks Drone Debate In a recent press conference, Mayor Adams emphasized the strategic advantages of using drones in such a vast area. "With such a large area, we could do a better job using drones to police from the sky," Adams remarked. The New York Police Department (NYPD) has confirmed that drones will soon be operational in Central Park, with initial plans to test their effectiveness in conjunction with ShotSpotter gun-detection alerts. The deployment comes at a time when Central Park has w...
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