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Law enforcement unveils controversial surveillance aircraft
Posted: 03.22.2011 at 2:21 PM Updated: 03.22.2011 at 5:25 PM
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Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott and Columbia Police Chief Randy Scott unveiling surveillance drones Tuesday.  / Mike Coleman
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Richland County and Columbia police unveiled helicopter drones equipped with cameras Tuesday that law enforcement says will aid in fighting crime. But opponents argue the drones could be used for spying on the public.  What do you think?

Surveillance Drones
What do you think about the Richland County Sheriff's Department's controversial new surveillance aircraft?

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