He can sit, stay and even shake – just like any well-trained dog. But that’s where the similarities end. The Los Angeles Police Department has deployed its newest crimefighting tool: a robot dog named Spot.

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has recently acquired a crime-fighting robot dog named “Spot,” sparking concerns among several communities about its effects. Knewz.com has learned that the robot dog is similar to a golden retriever in terms of size and agility and weighs about 70 pounds.

LAPD's new robot dog Spot raises concerns about privacy, militarization, and impact on vulnerable communities.