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Winnipeg police are hoping drivers get the message of their new campaign aimed at educating Manitobans about the dangers of getting behind the wheel by high, and dispelling myths around risk.
SPOT is a $247,000 mobile robot that was purchased by the Winnipeg Police Service through the Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund.
Winnipeg Free Press By: Dylan Robertson | Posted: 7:00 PM CDT Thursday, Jul. 29, 2021 Save to Read Later Winnipeg police are under the gun for being the only force in Canada to acquire a robot that's generated controversy in the U.S. for being heavy-handed policing. Winnipeg police are under the gun for being the only force in Canada to acquire a robot that's generated controversy in the U.S. for being heavy-handed policing. The service insists the $257,000 device will help keep the city safe. "To me it's like a big eff-you to Winn...
Winnipeg Free Press By: Dylan Robertson Save to Read Later The Winnipeg Police Service is set to acquire a pricey dog-shaped robot, to be used in hostage situations, that's already been ditched by police in New York City. The Winnipeg Police Service is set to acquire a pricey dog-shaped robot, to be used in hostage situations, that's already been ditched by police in New York City. "Spot," which is made by Boston Dynamics, costs $28,000. The 32-kilogram robot "has the ability to navigate obstacles, uneven terrain (and) situations where o...