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Former Sen. Frank Hoagland urges Ohio to create joint law enforcement oversight committee for drones and unmanned systems
Summary
At a Senate committee hearing, former Sen. Frank Hoagland urged passage of Senate Bill 26 to form a Joint Law Enforcement Oversight Committee to help Ohio law enforcement prepare for threats posed by drones and other unmanned systems, arguing the panel should have authority to develop tactics and training.
Former Senator Frank Hoagland told the Ohio Senate Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee that Senate Bill 26 would fill a gap between emerging unmanned-vehicle threats and existing legislative oversight. Hoagland provided proponent testimony at a second hearing and said the measure would give lawmakers better insight into law enforcement capabilities and responsibilities.
Hoagland, who described his work with the Department of Public Safety and a counter-drone assessment authorized by the governor, said the state must…
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