Drones in law enforcement

The Effectiveness of Drones in Law Enforcement
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THE EFFECTIVENESS OF DRONES IN LAW ENFORCEMENT
Background of the Study
With the advancements made in the law enforcement sector, different measures have been taken to ensure that nations protect themselves with the increasing threats and violence. Advancements and diversifications in law enforcement agencies have enabled such agencies in the hiring and retention of the best in the field of law enforcement (U.S. Department of Justice [USDOJ], 2016). Among the advancements in use in law enforcement include the use of unmanned aerial vehicles also known as drones. As far as law enforcement is concerned, there are rules and regulation regarding the flying and the use of drones on the public (Cracknell, 2017). In law enforcement, drones in most cases make use of current technologies such as facial recognition and infrared imaging meant to ensure that various law enforcement agencies effectively perform their duties (Lord, 2017).
The use of drones in law enforcement does not only apply in the local jurisdiction, but international jurisdictions have also used drones. In the fight against counterterrorism especially in the Middle East, drones have been used as an effective strategy (Mir & Moore, 2018).
Problem Statement
Drones have been on the rise in matters relating to law enforcement. Due to the increased use of drones in law enforcement, the number of criminal activities has greatly reduced. The decrease in crime levels can be accredited to the increase in surveillance activities through the use of drones.

This thesis will focus on the effectiveness of drones as far as controlling criminal activities is concerned.
Purpose and Objectives of the Study
The purpose of the study is to examine crime rates after the implementation of the use of drones and examine the effectiveness of the use of drones in relation to law enforcement. The research objectives in the study are:
To explain further the role played by drones in law enforcement.
To establish the relationship that exists between the use of drones in law enforcement and rime rates.
To examine the problem and challenges that are faced by different law enforcement agencies when it comes to the use of drones.
To identify the levels at which drones have been able to deal with terrorism both domestically and internationally.
The research questions to be answered in the study include:
What role do drones play in law enforcement?
Have drones directly affected the crime levels?
What problems do drones face in law enforcement?
How have drones been able to combat terrorism in law enforcement?
References
Cracknell, A. P. (2017). UAVs: Regulations and law enforcement. International journal of remote sensing, 38(8-10), 3054-3067.
Lord, R. (2017). Drones and law enforcement. The Science Teacher.
Mir, A. & Moore, D. (2018). Drones, surveillance, and violence: Theory and evidence from a US drone program.
U.S. Department of Justice. (2016). Advancing diversity in law enforcement.