St. Louis Police Chief Wants Drones

Has reportedly written to the FAA for approval

The police chief of St. Louis reportedly wants drones to fight crime — and the unmanned devices could be in city skies within a year if approved.

KSDK.com reports that St. Louis Police Chief Sam Dotson has taken the initial step in obtained a drone by writing Federal Aviation Administration officials for approval. They'd assist local police officers, Dotson said, during police chases and to monitor large open spaces.

H/T Charles WT