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Illinois Senate approves plan that would allow police to monitor large crowds with drones

May 2, 2018

Illinois Senate approves plan that would allow police to monitor large crowds with drones

Police across Illinois could use drones to monitor crowds at sporting events, music festivals and other large gatherings under legislation the state Senate approved Wednesday.

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