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Robot dog helps to keep Phoenix Police safe

Spot is a robot dog that can help the special assignments unit in high-risk situations from hostage negotiations to bomb threats. Spot is a four-legged robot that can be operated by remote control and has computers and cameras aboard to see and assess potential threats to help with the safety of officers.

Phoenix Police Department

Phoenix Police are loaded with an extra set of eyes these days.
But the recruit — named Spot — isn’t human.

Instead, Spot is a robot dog that can help the special assignments unit in high-risk situations from hostage negotiations to bomb threats.

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