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Minneapolis City Council Divided Over Drone Pilot Program Proposal

Overview: The Minneapolis City Council convened to address several issues, with a tense debate over a proposed drone pilot program for the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) dominating the discussion. The proposal, intended as a temporary measure to evaluate the use of drones in enhancing public safety, sparked sharp divisions among council members, reflecting broader concerns about surveillance, privacy, and ethical implications associated with law enforcement technologies.

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Mayor:
Jacob Frey
City Council Officials:
Elliott Payne, Robin Wonsley, Michael Rainville, LaTrisha Vetaw, Jeremiah Ellison, Jamal Osman, Katie Cashman, Andrea Jenkins, Jason Chavez, Aisha Chughtai, Emily Koski, Aurin Chowdhury, Linea Palmisano

Minneapolis City Council Divided Over Drone Pilot Program Proposal

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