The New York City police department is planning to use surveillance drones to monitor large gatherings and parties during Labor Day weekend, which has sparked criticism from privacy and civil liberties advocates who question the legality of police drone use. The use of drones by the police department has significantly increased this year, and while Mayor Eric Adams supports their use, privacy advocates argue that regulations have not kept pace with the technology, raising concerns about intrusive surveillance and the need for clearer guidelines to prevent surveillance overreach. #police #nypd #privacy #news

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