Minneapolis committee holds hearing using drones as first responders

Minneapolis City Council members are holding a public hearing on Wednesday on a police program that would use drones as first responders.
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Minneapolis City Council members are holding a public hearing on Wednesday on a police program that would use drones as first responders.
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