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Louisiana First to Allow Police to Disable Threatening Drones

6/20/2025

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Louisiana has taken a bold step in public safety by becoming the first state to empower law enforcement to intercept and disable drones deemed a threat. Under the newly signed "We Will Act" law by Governor Jeff Landry, trained officers can employ various methods in high-risk areas, with violators facing hefty fines and potential jail time.

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Story summary

Louisiana has taken a bold step in public safety by becoming the first state to empower law enforcement to intercept and disable drones deemed a threat. Under the newly signed "We Will Act" law by Governor Jeff Landry, trained officers can employ various methods in high-risk areas, with violators facing hefty fines and potential jail time.