Argumentative Essay: Should Police Use Robots?

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For the first time ever police used a robot to kill a suspect in Dallas after the suspect refused to surrender to the police. After this incident some people questioned their tactics and wondered if it was the right move. I believe police should use robots in their attempt to confront suspected criminals. We should use robots for safety of officers and others, financial reasons, and to promote positive public relations. In this essay I will explain why I think police should use robots and how.
Police should use robots for the safety of officers and others. The incident on July 9, 2016 in Dallas, Texas is a prime example, the gunman succeeded in killing five officers in cold blood all because he believed them to be white. He was later brought

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