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Lakeland police expand drones and AI in $22M deal

Original: Lakeland police expand drone technology, add AI tools in nearly $22M deal

The Lakeland Police Department in Florida is expanding its drone technology and adding artificial intelligence tools as part of an agreement worth nearly $22 million. The move broadens the department's surveillance and response capabilities and has drawn attention to how local law enforcement is adopting AI-powered systems for policing.

Why now: People are discussing the scale of public money going into police drone and AI surveillance technology.

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• Lakeland police expand drone technology, add AI tools in nearly $22M deal · WFLA
• Lakeland police expand drone technology, add AI tools in nearly $22M deal · WFLA

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