Arm of the Law

Arm of the Law is a science fiction novel by Harry Harrison, written in the late 1950s. Set on Mars, it follows a police officer in the Martian outpost of Nineport as he navigates the challenges of law enforcement with the introduction of an advanced police robot named Ned. The story examines the implications of robotics in policing, highlighting the moral dilemmas and societal changes that arise when artificial intelligence is integrated into law and order. The narrative raises critical questions about justice and the evolving role of technology in society.