SPOT is a remote-control robotic dog that can climb stairs, open doorknobs, and move over rough or uneven terrain. It can be used in extraordinary situations that involve a threat to human life and/or risk for First Responders, including active shooter response, hostage situations, search and rescue in an unstable building, exposure to biological or chemical hazards, mass casualty incidents, and natural disasters.

Spot is the latest addition to the St. Petersburg Police Department.

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