The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office has launched the nation’s first driverless police car, named PUG (Police Unmanned Ground), as part of a pilot program with Policing Lab.
This AI-powered, self-driving car is equipped with a range of sensors, including 360° cameras, license plate recognition, and a deployable drone. Initially, a deputy will be in the vehicle to monitor its operations, but the goal is for it to conduct routine patrols independently for about 16 hours daily after the first year, serving as a crime deterrent and a tool to allow human officers to respond to more critical situations.