Police Authorized to Use Drones to Monitor Large Crowds

(Undated) – You may see more drones in the skies during upcoming festivals. A law signed by Governor, JB Pritzker, gives law enforcement the ability to fly drones above large crowds and public gatherings. The use of them was spurred by the tragic events during the Highland Park Parade Shooting. However, the new law outlaws police from using facial recognition software while flying them.