Recently, a growing number of agencies have explored the use of drones as a promising new practice. To help guide public safety agencies through the process of establishing and implementing successful drone programs, the USDOJ COPS Office partnered with NCPI to create and make available the Implementing a Public Safety Drone Program: Instructor-led Training Support Package (Drone ILTSP).
Developed as a comprehensive training resource for in-person instruction, Drone ILTSP provides direct access to instructional materials addressing drone program implementation in a public safety setting.
Specifically, the Drone ILTSP includes downloadable versions of the following:
- Instructor Guide complete with a researched and cited instructional script
- Participant Guide that includes notes, exercises, and activity pages
- Pre- and post-course assessment and corresponding answer key
- Course media (case study videos) in standard, closed captioned (CC), and audio-description (AD) versions
Appropriate for delivery as an 8-hour, in-person training or segmented modular training, the Drone ILTSP curriculum includes an examination of current credentialing requirements, the evolving nature of drone technology and associated regulations, as well as guidance for determining the scope of resources needed for successful implementation.
All materials are designed to be fully accessible (508 compliant) and focus on engaging participants through carefully crafted discussions, activities, and case studies that encourage participants to learn from the experiences and insights shared by featured practitioners on the ways they use drone programs to support and enhance their service to the community.
Target Audience
Implementing a Public Safety Drone Program is geared toward members of state, local, tribal, and territorial public safety agencies interested in utilizing drone technology to support and enhance their service to the community. The course is appropriate for practitioners working at any level within police agencies, sheriff’s departments, fire and rescue services, as well as other criminal justice and public safety professionals and community stakeholders. The instructional materials included in this ILTSP are designed to support those tasked with leading training initiatives on this topic.