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Author Faust, Daniel R., author.

Title Police drones / Daniel R. Faust.

Publication Info. New York : PowerKids Press, 2016.

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Location Call No. Status
 Manchester, Main Library - Children's Department  J 363.232 FAUST    Check Shelf
 New Britain, Main Library - Children's Department  J363.2 FAU    Check Shelf
 South Windsor Public Library - Children's Department  J363.232 F27P    Check Shelf
Description 32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 21 cm.
Series Drones: Eyes in the skies
Faust, Daniel R. Drones, eyes in the skies.
Note Includes index.
Contents Introducing drones -- Deconstructing drone parts -- Many types of drones -- From the military to the public -- Drones over America -- Police drones and the FAA -- Drones used by law enforcement -- Manhunt! -- Search and rescue -- When disaster strikes -- Keeping an eye on things -- Police drones and your rights -- The future of police drones -- Glossary -- Index -- Websites.
Summary Police departments around the country are using drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), to assist in law-enforcement. This may include using drones for surveillance purposes, something thats becoming increasingly controversial. Readers get a crash course in police UAVs with this text, which uses age-appropriate language and simple diagrams to explain the science and technology behind drones. STEM classroom concepts are supported by this science- and-technology-focused text, which asks readers to form their own opinions on the use of drones in police departments and beyond. --Amazon.com
Subject Police.
Drone aircraft -- Moral and ethical aspects.
Police.
Drone aircraft -- Moral and ethical aspects.
ISBN 9781508145004 (pbk.)
1508145008 (pbk.)
9781508145011 (6 pack)
1508145016 (6 pack)
9781508145028 (library bound)
1508145024 (library bound)
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