Lessons from ‘stop and frisk’ can help Philly police use drones to improve safety without compromising civil liberties

By Robert Kane, Professor of Criminology and Justice Studies, Drexel University
Jordan Hyatt, Associate Professor of Criminology and Justice Studies, Drexel University

Philadelphia’s plans to expand its use of police-operated drones signals a pivotal shift in how the city seeks to protect – and surveil – its citizens.

According to the city’s Citizen Police Oversight Commission, the Philadelphia Police Department had two drones as of early 2024. These were, the commission says, primarily…

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