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San Francisco Police Will Deploy Robots That Kill

Keegan Dillon • December 1, 2022

San Francisco Police Department Deploys Robots That Could Kill Humans

According to the Associated Press (AP), the San Francisco police department specified that the robots used would be for the ability to use remote-controlled robots for lethal force in emergency situations possibly. The police department in San Francisco said it has no plan to arm robots with weapons. Still, they have stated they will use them to contact suspects in dangerous situations equipped with explosive charges.

San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott said that the department has no armed robots with weapons and does not plan to arm robots with weapons in the future.

The San Francisco supervisors voted this Tuesday, November 29, 2022, to allow the city’s police department to use these deadly remote-controlled robots. The vote was eight “yes” to three “no,” with the opponents stating that the robots would lead to a more aggressive, dangerous, and militarized police force in the city.

Currently, the San Francisco Police Department has 17 robots; 12 are fully functional. The machines are focused on defusing bombs and investigating or surveilling areas that are too hazardous for police officers.

Are police robots allowed to kill humans?

The idea of police robots being legally allowed to kill humans is very controversial, as many people across the country think robots shouldn’t become weaponized. There are currently no federal regulations regarding how the police can use robots in police forces around the country. According to the police department, only a few high-ranking officers will be authorized to use the robot’s deadly force option.

Uses For Police Robots:

• Contact suspects

• Defuse bombs

• Surveillance

• Breach fortified structures

• Equipped with explosives

• Disorient suspects

Can police robots save lives?

The benefit of using a police robot is that the robot can be put in dangerous situations, while officers and civilians can reduce or prevent the risk of loss of life.

Police robots could also keep the suspect safe. It is easier to de-escalate some situations without the presence of a police officer. The reasoning of police officers using lethal force is because they feel unsafe or perceive the suspect as a threat. Using a robot, no one will be endangered, decreasing the probability of having to use deadly force.

The future of police robots.

San Francisco is like communities around the United States trying to balance public safety with the civil rights of their residents. As privacy and freedom clash with the advancement of robotic technology, how will this police oversight intertwine in these communities?

Source: Associated Press.

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