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Metro Council to debate rules limiting police drone use
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Lexi Wilson , as published by WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate)
· August 18, 2026
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Key points The proposed rules would still allow police to use drones in certain investigations and emergency situations. Council members are set to debate amended legislation that would restrict police drone operations.
Council members are set to debate amended legislation that would restrict police drone operations. The proposed rules would still allow police to use drones in certain investigations and emergency situations.
The debate is expected to take place on Tuesday night. Further details about the proposed legislation and the debate are available from the source.
The amended legislation aims to strike a balance between limiting police drone use and allowing its use in specific circumstances.
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Published: August 18, 2026 ·
Source: WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate) ·
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