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Pentagon Lets DHS Test Heat Ray Device
Original: Pentagon lets DHS test heat ray
The Pentagon has approved the Department of Homeland Security to test its Active Denial System, a directed-energy weapon that produces a heating sensation on skin to disperse crowds. The move raises questions about how the technology, developed for military use, could be deployed in domestic law enforcement and border control settings, drawing criticism from civil liberties advocates.
Why now: Concerns over militarised crowd-control technology being used against civilians at home
PentagonDepartment of Homeland SecurityActive Denial System
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