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Center News

Official announcements and highlights from the Police Foundation Center for UAS in Public Safety.

Police Foundation Center for UAS in Public Safety Announcements

  • July 26, 2018
    Police Foundation Launches Center for UAS in Public Safety

    The Police Foundation launched the new Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems in Public Safety, establishing a national resource to help law enforcement agencies navigate the integration of sUAS technology into their operations.

  • 2018
    Police Foundation's sUAS Work Highlighted

    The Police Foundation's ongoing efforts to advance responsible drone adoption in public safety were featured in national coverage, underscoring the organization's leadership in the field.

  • 2018
    Police Foundation's sUAS Work Informs Debate: Who Will Police Police Drones?

    The Foundation contributed expert perspective to the national conversation on oversight and accountability for law enforcement drone programs.

  • 2018
    Police Foundation's sUAS Work Featured in PoliceOne

    PoliceOne highlighted the Foundation's resources and guidance for agencies considering or operating small unmanned aircraft systems.

  • 2018
    Police Foundation Leads Meeting on Drones in National Capital Region

    The Foundation convened regional stakeholders to discuss coordination, policy, and best practices for UAS deployment in the Washington, D.C. area.

  • 2018
    Police Foundation Contributes to NIJ Template for a Law Enforcement SOP on the Use of sUAS

    The Foundation helped develop a standard operating procedure template published by the National Institute of Justice, providing agencies with a model framework for sUAS operations.

  • 2018
    Police Foundation's sUAS Work Featured in Tech Beat

    Tech Beat covered the Foundation's contributions to the evolving landscape of public safety drone technology and policy.

  • 2018
    Police Foundation's sUAS Work Cited in MeriTalk

    MeriTalk referenced the Foundation's research and guidance in its reporting on government technology and drone adoption trends.

About the Center

The Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems in Public Safety was launched by the Police Foundation on July 26, 2018, with support from the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, U.S. Department of Justice, under cooperative agreement 2013-CK-WX-K002. The Center provides guidelines, news, and resources to help law enforcement agencies and communities responsibly integrate drone technology into public safety operations.

For more information, visit the News & Announcements page or explore General News for sUAS developments from across the country.