China’s armed police mull riot control without human contact at all

The People’s Armed Police Force has shown how drones, uncrewed armoured vehicles and robot dogs could autonomously contain ...

Ukraine plans to deploy 25,000 robots as China eyes AI for riot control

Ukraine is deploying robots on the frontlines, and China wants to bolster its police to help deal with riots.

China studies use of robots for riot control, signals shift in internal security strategy

China’s People’s Armed Police (PAP), is examining the use of robots, drones and unmanned vehicles to manage riots, according ...
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Maryland National Guard creating crowd, riot control reaction force

The Maryland National Guard is set to establish a crowd control reaction force by April, following an order from a top military commander requiring every state, territory and the District of Columbia ...

Federal Agents Can Continue To Use Riot Control Weapons in Chicago With Limited Oversight Amid Pending Appeal

A federal judge's order designed to protect the constitutional rights of nonthreatening protestors and the press in the Chicago area was paused on Wednesday after the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ...
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7th Circuit stays judge’s order restricting immigration agents’ use of riot control weapons

CHICAGO — The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has halted a federal judge’s order restricting immigration agents’ use of force — including riot control weapons like tear gas and pepper balls — against ...