By Dean Murray

Police have revealed a real-life RoboCop car that drives itself – and releases a drone to help catch criminals.

The Police Unmanned Ground vehicle (PUG) Patrol Partner is America's first cop car able to autonomously patrol streets on its own.

It is part of a pilot program developed and sponsored by the Policing Lab innovation center in partnership with Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office (MDSO).

A statement explains the PUG is "designed as a force multiplier" and "combines advanced autonomy with AI-driven analytics, real-time crime data, and a suite of sensors."

It can search for criminals using 360-degree cameras, thermal imaging, license plate recognition, and the top-mounted drone launch capabilities.

Marjolijn Bruggeling, Executive Director of Policing Lab, said: "

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