SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 21 -- The California State Assembly Democratic Caucus issued the following news release:
SACRAMENTO, CA - Assemblywoman Dr. Jasmeet Bains (D-Delano) today announced the addition of "Spot," an advanced robotic canine, to the Bakersfield Police Department through the Kern County Fentanyl Misuse and Overdose Prevention Task Force. The technology was purchased using funding secured by Dr. Bains through the Kern County Fentanyl Misuse and Overdose Prevention Task Force, established by Dr. Bains to strengthen Kern County's response to the fentanyl crisis.
Spot is designed to enter hazardous environments ahead of officers, enabling law enforcement to safely assess scenes, inspect suspicious locations, and minimize exposu...