2 chapters across the catalog
The Alameda County Sheriff's Office is considering the use of domestic drones for "proactive policing," including monitoring marijuana fields and search and rescue. These drones will be tested during "Urban Shield 2012," a large-scale preparedness exercise and vendor show for law enforcement. The event is sponsored by companies like 5.11 Tactical and features a wide array of military-grade surveillance and tactical equipment for local police.
Future Farmers of America, Pig Auction, Circle of Life
A detailed account is given of purchasing a pig at a Future Farmers of America (FFA) auction at the Alameda County Fair. The process involves outbidding others for a child's prize animal, which is then sent to a professional butcher. The ethics of meat consumption and the "circle of life" are discussed in contrast to Mark Zuckerberg's public stance on only eating what he kills.
