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Commission approves controversial yearlong test of drones by LAPD

LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Police Commission on Tuesday approved a yearlong test of drones by the LAPD, allowing the police department to become the largest in the nation to try using the controversial devices.

The 3-1 vote was met by jeers from dozens of people who crowded the Police Commission's meeting room, many of whom repeatedly urged the civilian oversight panel to reject the proposal.

"Shame on you!" some shouted. "Shame on you!"

That frustration spilled outside the

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