Doxing Used Against Police, Drones to Be Used.
Irish police officers are facing increasing threats of doxing. The Gardaí are also starting to use drones for policing. This is a new approach to how the police work in Ireland.
Police officers in Ireland are experiencing a rise in personal information being shared online. This ‘doxing’ is happening because people are filming police officers with their phones. The Gardaí are worried about the safety of their officers. They are creating a new unit to use drones to help with their work. Drones will be used for things like managing public disturbances and searching for people.
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Highlights
Doxing Targets Gardaí
‘Doxing’ – revealing personal information – is now happening more often against Irish police officers.
Filmed Gardaí Targeted
Recordings of gardaí filmed with phones are used for ‘doxing’.
Officer Safety Concerns
This increases worries about officer safety and intimidation.
Drones for Policing
The Gardaí will use drones for public order and searches.
New Policing Unit Established
A new unit is being created to use drones in policing.