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Join us for a deep dive into how the Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) is transforming law enforcement with cutting-edge drone technology. Discover how their innovative program is enhancing daily operations, with drones playing a critical role in public safety—from routine calls to high-risk incidents.
Hear firsthand about a tense situation where OCSO used drones to assist officers in handling a barricaded individual in crisis at a high-rise hotel. Learn how drone insights, like unique vantage points and live streaming, empowered officers to act swiftly and mitigate risks.
Looking ahead, we’ll explore OCSO’s plans to expand into a Drone as First Responder (DFR) model, shaping the future of policing.
In this webinar, you’ll:
- Learn how to launch a successful drone program.
- See drones in action during real-world operations.
- Experience a high-stakes incident breakdown.
- Discover the future of DFR in policing.
MEET THE SPEAKERS:
Deputy Michael Kleinfelt has 22 years of experience in law enforcement, starting his career with Lake County Sheriff’s Office and then joining Orange County Sheriff’s Office in 2005. He has experience in a variety of specialities within law enforcement, from mounted patrol, SWAT, Youth Services as a SRO in a high school, sex crimes, FDLE task force and now serves as the agency’s drone coordinator and trainer. In 2010, Deputy Kleinflet was Florida Sheriffs Association Deputy Sheriff of the Year for the state of Florida. Kleinfelt is an avid drone pilot with over 10 years of experience in drone photography and operates Windermere Photography, outside of his role with OCSO.
Lt. Rob Branch is a 22-year veteran of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office and currently assigned as the Aviation Unit Lieutenant. He helps oversee the manned and unmanned flight operations throughout the large 900+ square miles of a tourist-oriented county. He earned a Master’s Degree in Business Management from the University of Florida and is a graduate of the 66th Command Officer’s Development Course. Lt. Branch worked as a Tactical Flight Officer (TFO) in the aviation unit for 5 ½ years before being assigned full time as one of the unit managers. Lt. Branch previously worked in a variety of other units within the agency to include watch command, K9, tactical anti-crime, criminal investigations, court security and professional standards. He is a commercial sUAS operator and one of the agency’s drone instructors.
Noreen Charlton has a Bachelor of Science in Biology from John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio. For more than a decade, she worked in the crime scene investigations section of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department in Las Vegas, Nevada. Throughout her time in the field she responded to nearly 4,000 scenes, including the Route 91 Harvest Festival mass casualty shooting. Building on her experience, Noreen has shifted her focus in recent years to the instruction and implementation of 3D technologies for public safety applications. She has also played a crucial role in the documentation and forensic analysis of numerous high-profile cases. Currently, she is dedicated to the cutting-edge field of implementing drone programs for public safety agencies, with a particular emphasis on drone as first responder deployments. As a member of the crime scene investigations body of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences Standards Board, she actively contributes to developing and advancing industry standards in crime scene investigations.