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San Francisco officials authorize police robots to be able to use lethal force

By Jack Birle
Published November 30, 2022 4:05am ET
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San Francisco officials authorize police robots to be able to use lethal force
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors has approved a proposal that would authorize the San Francisco Police Department to use robots as a deadly force option in certain circumstances. The board voted 8-3 on Tuesday to approve the measure that the SFPD has pushed for to protect its police force in select situations. FEDERAL PRISON […]


The San Francisco Board of Supervisors has approved a proposal that would authorize the San Francisco Police Department to use robots as a deadly force option in certain circumstances.

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