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Robocops join NYPD, much to the dismay of some residents

Published April 17, 2023 at 5:33 AM PDT

The New York City Police Department is calling in the robots, recently showing off high-tech gadgets including four-legged Digidogs to work alongside officers. But some New Yorkers think it’s creepy.

Samantha Max of WNYC reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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