#1 South Texas College of Law professor Rocky Rhodes, who teaches the constitution and privacy issues, said, "One issue is going to be law enforcement using this and when, by using these drones, are they conducting a search in which they'd need probable cause or a warrant. If the drones are being used to get into private spaces and be able to view where the government cannot otherwise go, and to collect information that would not otherwise be able to collect, that's concerning to me."
AWP - anarchist with papers.
Folks, if the local news helicopter can toot around the sky in your neighborhood, there is no expectation of privacy in observation from above. Hell, go to Google earth and see a picture of your own house. They're not entering your house or searching your car. I think its a wonderful tool being copied from the front lines that can be applied to gang operations in our own urban areas and an alternative/adjunct to hot pursuits. Too bad they can't have the same ordnance capabilities. |