Abstract

One of the most enduring problems confronted by a free society is the method through which law and order are maintained. There is an inherent tradeoff between freedom and the preservation of order through the construct and enforcement of laws. These attributes alone could be the subject of great debate. However, the United States and many other modern nations are experiencing a proliferation of technology that greatly enhances the sensory and capabilities of the user. If that user is the government, the debate over apparent intrusions into the lives of private citizens is amplified. The questions examined by this article are; should advanced technologies be used by law enforcement agencies? Is the government overstepping their Constitutional constraints by employing advanced technologies? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of the uses of such technologies?

Details

Title
Drones: The American Controversy
Author
Heatherly, Michael C
Pages
25-37
Section
Articles
Publication year
2014
Publication date
Winter 2014
Publisher
Henley-Putnam University Press
ISSN
19440464
e-ISSN
19440472
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
1645344795
Copyright
Copyright Henley-Putnam University Press Winter 2014