Coverage dated October 17, 2022

Robots With Shotguns? Oakland Police Look to Add to Their Arsenal

Headline from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

Oakland police are pushing to add something new to their arsenal: robots with shotguns. Although police insist they would be used only when all other options had been exhausted, the plan is still causing an uproar.

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NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Robots With Shotguns? Oakland Police Look to Add to Their Arsenal (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Oct 17, 2022
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
Oakland police are pushing to add something new to their arsenal: robots with shotguns. Although police insist they would be used only when all other options had been exhausted, the plan is still causing an uproar.
KTVU San Francisco
Oakland police explore getting robots armed with shotguns: report (opens KTVU San Francisco)
Published Oct 17, 2022
KTVU San Francisco's feed description
The Oakland Police Department is interested in acquiring robots that can shoot deadly weapons, according to reports.
Fox News
Oakland police researching using robots to deploy lethal shotgun rounds in emergency situations: report (opens Fox News)
Published Oct 17, 2022
Fox News's feed description
Law enforcement authorities in Oakland, California, are researching a plan to employ the use of deadly force via robot in certain emergency situations.
The Intercept
Oakland Cops Hope to Arm Robots With Lethal Shotguns (opens The Intercept)
Published Oct 17, 2022
The Intercept's feed description
While official language condoning killer robots is shelved for now, Oakland police are still pursuing the option.

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