North Dakota state representative Rick Becker had a good idea with his House Bill 1328, which would forbid the use of drones by law enforcement in the state without a warrant. A few other states have been looking at similar proposals, after there have been growing concerns about police using drones for surveillance activities. Virginia, for example, recently passed a law that requires a warrant for police drone use. So, good idea, Rep. Becker.

Except… in stepped Bruce Burkett, a lobbyist from the North Dakota Peace Officer‘s Association, who „was allowed by the state house committee to amend HB 1328“ to now make it about legalizing weaponized drones for police.