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Re:US customs and border protection is flying a surveillance... by FireBeyond on Friday May 29, 2020 @06:30PM (#23356339)
> What if it was a new UAV, designed just for law enforcement? No problems then?

> So, what specifically is it that we don't like about this situation?

What potential "mission-appropriate" use is a Customs and Border Protection drone performing 300 miles away from the border in a domestic unrest scenario?

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Re:US customs and border protection is flying a surveillance... by Alupis on Friday May 29, 2020 @06:34PM (#23356378)
What specifically do you think this CBP UAV is equipped with that should preclude it from flying over a city? Cameras?
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Re:US customs and border protection is flying a surveillance... by FireBeyond on Friday May 29, 2020 @07:05PM (#23356637)
What part of _Customs and Border Protection_ do you think should NOT preclude it from monitoring domestic unrest 300 miles from the nearest border?
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Re:US customs and border protection is flying a surveillance... by Alupis on Friday May 29, 2020 @07:52PM (#23357019)
The UAV is owned by CBP, and is effectively loaned to local police. Why is that a problem?

We can't allow agencies to borrow equipment and specialists? They should all buy their own, at tax payer's expense?

Would you feel any different if this UAV had been bought by local law enforcement instead of borrowed? If so, why?

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Re:US customs and border protection is flying a surveillance... by jcims on Friday May 29, 2020 @07:54PM (#23357038)
To me it seems quite likely that this is on loan to or being flown on behalf another agency.
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