Schools Add Pepper-Spraying Drones
3 sources · first reported 14h ago
Several schools in the US are installing pepper-spraying drones to respond to active shooter situations. The drones can smash windows and ram attackers, and are being supplied by a company inspired by techniques used in the Ukraine war. The move is intended to help combat school shootings, but may raise concerns about the focus on prevention versus response.
The use of pepper-spraying drones in schools represents a new approach to responding to active shooter situations, and raises questions about the role of technology in school safety. The inspiration from the Ukraine war also highlights the potential for military technologies to be adapted for civilian use.
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