Full article by Kevin Jones, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, July 24, 2024.
In this feature article, a school protection specialist and security manager pulls from his personal experience with law enforcement to highlight drone uses that save lives and time during incidents. As drone technology continues to evolve, it is important for law enforcement and other first responder agencies to understand the range of possible applications and physical and legal limitations of these tools.
Listen to expert insights about small, unmanned aircraft systems and how they can be integrated into response efforts for any type of incident.
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Kevin Jones
Kevin Jones, CPP, is a school protection specialist and security manager. He spent nearly 20 years in law enforcement before starting work in a school district and more than a decade as a crisis and hostage negotiator. He was also a firearms instructor, investigator, and supervisor. Jones regularly conducts threat assessments and intelligence reports and is passionate about crisis intervention, de-escalation, and early intervention. He maintains his remote pilot license and has helped to develop and implement a drone unit with his previous organization.
