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Robotic Technology and Its Impact on Law Enforcement and Police DutyBY: Maya Ballesteros | Category: Technology | Submitted: 2010-09-03 08:35:19
More than a hundred American police died doing their duty in 2008 as they talk to drivers they had pulled over on the highways; there were also cases of police officers died because of people driving behind hit them, side swiping as well as head on collision. These deaths could have been avoided if the technology of roadside officer assistant robot (ROAR) had been installed. These robots are now operative in 11 states in the US. Other states are under talks and negotiations with owners, and more others are having their officers trained to use the robots. Other robotic technology are affecting the way police enforcement is run but ROAR is one of the most important technology as it saves the lives of many officers. People driving under the influence, driving without paying enough attention or while distracted or criminals or people under probation not wishing to get caught are big threats to the lives of police officers and therefore a good fit for roadside police officer's assistant robot. The police officers can send the robot out, control them to approach the driver of the car they have pulled over, all from the safety of their police cruiser. The robot is equipped with a camera, movable arms with hands that grasp and a voice box that enables the officers to talk to the driver. ROAR units are fitted with triangle 'tank'-type tires for optimum maneuverability. Repeat violent offenders are especially dangerous people to pull over because when this happens to them, they are going to face a lifetime imprisonment. This is what is behind many terrifying car chases you see on TV. These people will do just about anything to get rid of the police enforcement chasing after them, including murdering the officers. Police officers patrolling the streets and highways also deal with drunk drivers, hostile ones and people suffering from mental disturbance or illness. These people are highly unpredictable and they need to be kept under close observation while at the same time, the officers need to watch the traffic coming up behind them. It is definitely not an easy job. Robots like ROARs have seen some work before as they are used by the bomb squad to investigate suspicious bags, suitcases or packages which may turn out to be bombs. These robots take the place of real live officers in an obvious effort to minimize risks. Bomb destroying robots are directed to start the process of disarming suspect packages by blasting air or water at said packages. Bomb robots are equipped with sensors to detect TNT, plastique or other bomb making materials. They can also identify suspicious element in a package using their camera and sensors controlled by officers from the bomb squad. The camera is equipped with night vision and radar while the robots have bomb diffusing apparatus. This is how robotics have played an important role in the field of police enforcement and are continuing to do so. They take the place of police officers when the force is facing a dangerous situation, effectively saving a big number of officers lives. Robots are directed to go into banks where robbery is taking place, delivering things to hostage takers while at the same time assessing and recording the situation using the many cameras installed in its body. Needless to say this documentation is extremely valuable to the tactical team out there hoping to enter and disarm the criminals with minimum risks, sparing everyone's life, both that of civilian and police officers. Some robots are designed to do even more than just approach potentially volatile drivers. These robots are attached to the underside of a cruiser and can later be sent by officers at the console of the police car to catch up with a speeding car, attach itself underneath and effectively disable the offending car and make it stop in a much safer procedure. There are many dangerous situation faced by police officers everyday which can be less risky when dealt with by robots. These situations can be those faced in the field, during trainings or even phases of design. The cost and time spent for training are more than justified when what they save are underlined, the lives of police officers. Article Source: http://www.writearticles.org/ About Author / Additional Info: Comments on this article: (0 comments so far)
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