Avoiding Ethical Landmines: Gaining Acceptance of Your UAS Drone Program
UAS technology (commonly referred to as drones) can be used by public safety agencies to enhance community service, increase situational awareness, and provide de-escalation strategies to keep first responders and the community safe. Agencies implementing a drone program must recognize and understand the legitimate public concerns about surveillance and privacy and take steps to ensure their UAS program is accepted by society. Special focus must occur on addressing concerns about public trust, civil liberties, and the public’s right to privacy during UAS operations. Public engagement, identifying ethical landmines, and a commitment to transparency are key factors to a successful public safety UAS program. Learn about different considerations and concerns when implementing a UAS program and how to increase UAS advocates in your community.
Speaker and Presenter Information
Retired Chula Vista Police Captain Don Redmond has over 25 years of law enforcement experience and now works for BRINC Drones as the Vice President of Advanced Public Safety Projects. In this role, Don is focused on building future capabilities to help Public Safety save lives and effectively integrate UAS into communities around the world. As a Police Captain, Don oversaw Support Operations consisting of the Emergency Police Communications Center, Technology, the City Jail, and UAS Operations. He managed the Chula Vista Police Department’s groundbreaking UAS program including the Drone as First Responder (DFR) and is active in the UAS community. Don holds a Master of Arts Degree in Administrative Leadership from the University of Oklahoma and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education from San Diego State University. He is a graduate of California P.O.S.T. Command College (Class 64) and the FBI National Academy (Class 263). He is a published author in Police1 Magazine, FBINAA Magazine and was a contributing writer for the California P.O.S.T. De-Escalation Strategies and Techniques publication.
Relevant Government Agencies
Dept of Justice, State Government, County Government, City Government, Municipal Government, State & Local Government
Event Type
Webcast
This event has no exhibitor/sponsor opportunities
When
Tue, Mar 14, 2023, 3:00pm - 4:15pm
ET
Cost
Complimentary: $ 0.00
Website
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Organizer
Justice Clearinghouse
