Patrol robots' ability to accurately document events for review and safely intervene with human violence could make them a reality for future police departments. That is if the public's demand for police transparency and accountability offered by robots outweighs civil rights concerns over their adoption, says Gregory Mar, Captain of Police with EOD. However, it is also noted that law enforcement will have to work closely with communities and politicians when developing laws, policies and procedures to account for cultural and ethical beliefs as the technology evolves.
Patrol robots' ability to accurately document events for review and safely intervene with human violence could make them a reality for future police departments. That is if the public's demand for police transparency and accountability offered by robots outweighs civil rights concerns over their adoption, says Gregory Mar, Captain of Police with the San Francisco Police Department. However, it is also noted that law enforcement will have to work closely with communities and politicians when developing laws, policies and procedures to account for cultural and ethical beliefs as the technology evolves.