“If we didn’t have that robotic dog, we would have placed firefighters in jeopardy,” said NYC Mayor Eric Adams
“Digidog is out of the pound," said Mayor Eric Adams about the return of the robot that was first introduced to the NYPD in 2020
Opposition has grown, with many critics pointing to problems the NYPD had with their robot dog
The PD says the robot will be limited to SWAT use such as active shooter incidents, barricades and suspicious devices
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Officers sent a robot into a crawlspace and found signs the suspect was burrowed deep underneath a house
As officers pursued the suspect, he ran into the golf course, began shooting at golfers and stole their cart before a standoff began with police
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The board sent the issue back for further discussion and could vote in the future to let police use robots in a lethal manner in limited cases
In a surprise move, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors recently voted to allow San Francisco PD to deploy robots equipped to deliver lethal force
The vote was 8-3, with the majority agreeing to grant police the option despite strong objections from some groups
The draft policy's advancement prompted an outcry; the vote is scheduled for Nov. 29
The gigantic exhibit hall showcases products and technology aimed to improve officer efficiency and safety
The encounter began when the suspect took a 3-year-old boy and fled in a pickup truck, leading to a hourslong standoff
Officials said they hope the new robot will help protect first responders in certain emergency situations
Chief Anthony Holloway says ‘Spot’ makes things safer for everyone
Following the deployment of a robotic K-9 in February 2021, public backlash led the NYPD to send ‘Digidog’ back to the doghouse
During an active shooter event or other act of mass violence, getting eyes on the scene is essential for command decisions
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Safariland experts explain how the Robotex Avatar can deploy its Tri-Chamber distraction devices.
A regional bomb squad supervisor provides several examples of how a robot can be used to help bomb technicians render-safe IEDs from a safe distance
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'Spot' served as a remote observation device to provide images of potentially dangerous suspects or devices
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The unmanned police station provides around-the-clock services to the public
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