In 1991, the police carry semiautomatic pistols and when necessary a laser type weapon. In dangerous missions they will send in small propeller drone cameras. Not in common use, but the police also have access to self driving cars. They also use voice activated ear piece communication devices. Basic robots, not humanoid in design, are common for basic duties like in agriculture, construction, security, and home management and maintenance. Some of the current technology includes small hand held tvs, exterior door cameras that record messages, retina security checks, mobile phones, and full body security scans. There is a special department in the police force that deals with robotics that malfunction and become dangerous: the Runaway Division. Most times it is just automatons being a nuisance, but sometimes there is a code "709" where people have died. This was rare until a criminal had chips designed to make robotic machines become lethal. He saw that this would be a great business opportunity for the mob and terrorists. He also had developed explosive smart bullets and lethal spider-like robots. Veteran Runaway Agent Jack Ramsay and his new partner Thompson, work to try to prevent him from getting the template to make more chips. (Runaway, movie)