PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia City Council is exploring the opportunities that may come with using drones to fight crime.
The council's committee on public safety received a demonstration on Friday in the chambers.
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Supporters of the idea say drones give law enforcement the ability to see things that officers can't see on the ground.
Drones can search for suspects down alleys, get a clear look at a crime in progress before officers arrive, and even hand a phone to a suspect in a hostage situation, supporters say.
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Roughly 1,400 police departments nationwide currently use aerial technology in some capacity.