The Cost of Policing in the U.S

Police Spending Out of Control

Police forces across the United States are facing criticism for their excessive spending. The NYPD, for example, spent a staggering $155 million on subway overtime in 2023. This has led to questionable investments, such as deploying robots to patrol subway stations.

Denver’s Autonomous Policing Plans

Following in the footsteps of the NYPD, Denver is now considering implementing autonomous policing methods. One of the proposed plans is to introduce drones for law enforcement purposes.

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