New TN law allows law enforcement to continue to use drones without a warrant

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Tennessee law enforcement agencies will continue to be able to use drones without a search warrant in various investigations following the approval of a bill earlier this year. In 2021, the Tennessee General Assembly approved a new set of laws regarding law enforcement use of drones. The provisions would have ended on July 1, 2024. However, during the latest legislative session, lawmakers voted to extend them. The bill extending the provisions was sponsored by Sen. Becky Duncan Massey (R-Knoxville), who told News 2’s sister station WATE,...