This California city just approved the use of Flock drones as first responders, but residents are worried about 'militarization and surveillance'

Flock drone.

• Stockton has approved a $3.15 investment in Flock drones
• The drones will act as airborne first responders
• Residents have raised privacy and surveillance concerns

Surveillance and privacy are huge concerns for individuals across the world right now, and municipal leaders in the California city of Stockton are the latest to attract criticism for a controversial drone expansion program that's ostensibly being undertaken in the interests of public safety.