National Association of Counties
Police, fire and emergency agencies are increasingly using drones to capture criminal suspects and fight fires. In fact, according to a 2017 report, at least 350 local police, sheriff, fire and emergency units in the United States have acquired drones. This session will explore how local governments are utilizing this emerging technology – including funding and training – and tailoring drone usage to best meet their public safety needs and saving money in the process.
<p>Counties are directing resources to programs, practices and policies to reduce the overuse and misuse of the criminal legal system, improve public safety, better serve residents with behavioral health conditions and improve communit
<p>Reducing recidivism through effective jail- and community-based services can decrease jail admissions and populations and improve outcomes for people with criminal histories.</p>
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<p>All matters pertaining to criminal justice and public safety systems, including criminal justice planning, law enforcement, courts, corrections, homeland security, community crime prevention, juvenile justice and delinquency preven
<p>NACo's Opioid Solutions Center empowers local leaders to invest resources in effective treatment, recovery, prevention and harm reduction practices that save lives and address the underlying causes of substance use disorder.
Putting Drones to Work for Public Safety and Resilience is a part of 2018 WIR Conference.
