Register to attend this webinar on Friday, April 18, at 1 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. CT / 10 a.m. PT by completing the “Register for this Police1 Webinar” box on this page!
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Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs are reshaping public safety, improving police response times, enhancing situational awareness and increasing operational efficiency. Whether your agency is exploring DFR for the first time or looking to optimize an existing DFR program, this webinar will provide critical insights from industry leaders who have pioneered and refined DFR operations.
Our expert panel will break down the evolution of drone technology in public safety, discuss proven implementation strategies, and explore how agencies are overcoming regulatory and operational challenges. Through real-world case studies, we’ll highlight key lessons learned, training and certification pathways, and the latest advancements in DFR technology.
This session is designed for agencies at any stage of their DFR journey — offering practical takeaways for launching, scaling and optimizing drone as first responder programs.
Attend this webinar to:
- Learn the essential steps to launch and scale a DFR program.
- Discover how DFR reduces response times and enhances situational awareness.
- Understand FAA requirements, BVLOS waivers and compliance strategies.
- Apply lessons from agencies successfully using DFR programs today.
Register to attend this webinar by completing the “Register for this Police1 Webinar” box on this page!
ABOUT OUR SPEAKERS
Robert Mitchell is a lieutenant for the Hawthorne (California) Police Department.
Fritz Reber is a retired Chula Vista Police Department (CVPD) Police Captain. He served as the UAS Commander who envisioned and led the development of the first DFR program at Chula Vista PD. After retiring in 2018, Fritz became the Director of DFR Consulting at Flock Safety.
Rahul Sidhu is VP Aviation for Flock Safety. A former full-time, now part-time officer with the Redondo Beach Police Department, he set up the second DFR program in the nation.
Rich Slavin is the Assistant Chief of Police for the Scottsdale (Arizona) Police Department.