Largest police force in the US steps into the drone age

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Police Department has shown off its first fleet of drones.
The department said Tuesday that potential uses for its 14 drones include search and rescue, hard-to-reach crime scenes, hostage situations, and hazardous material incidents.
It says drones can reduce risk to officers and bystanders during a response to dangerous situations.
They’ll be operated by officers who are specially trained and licensed.
The NYPD says the drones won’t be used for rou