Police could expand drone use
Police should look at using unmanned drones as part of air support plans in the future, a chief constable has said.
Home Office minister: Drones should only be used where 'appropriate'
Police must only use unmanned drones as part of air support plans if it is both appropriate and proportionate, the Home Office minister, Damian Green, warned today.
Speaking at the launch of a new National Police Air Service which aims to remove force borders, improve the service and save millions of pounds, Mr Green said:
"Drones are like any other piece of kit - where it's appropriate or proportionate to use them then we will look at using them.
"But they need to be treated the same as any other piece of police equipment or police activity.
"They should only be used when it's appropriate and proportionate to do so."
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