The San Francisco Police Department hailed success with its use of drones in crime-fighting efforts, calling the technology a game-changer.
On Tuesday, the department released video footage captured nearly two weeks ago by police drones. The footage showed thieves breaking into vehicles at Fisherman's Wharf and fleeing on dirt bikes.The drones allowed police to track and arrest the suspects within minutes of the thefts.Police Chief Bill Scott said that drones have proven to be a vital 21st-century law enforcement tool."Crime is down in San Francisco ," said Scott.
"Do we go to certain areas that are being plagued by certain crimes, such as the Embarcadero with auto burglaries?"The city's top prosecutor said video is critical evidence in court."As a result of that arrest and that footage, we were able to file auto burglary charges on individuals who, quite frankly, two of them are repeat offenders," said District Attorney Brooke Jenkins.
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