The FBI, in coordination with the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security, has released a series of documents implementing the SAFER SKIES Act, establishing a new national framework for how state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) agencies can detect, track, and, in some cases, mitigate drone threats. Collectively, these documents represent the most significant expansion of counter-UAS authority to public safety agencies in recent years, creating a pathway for accred

Drone as a First Responder (DFR) programs are emerging as one of the most significant and rapidly growing trends in modern law enforcement, reshaping how agencies respond to emergency calls and manage critical incidents.

Published: July 2026 The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken significant steps to strengthen public safety by accelerating the implementation of the SAFER SKIES Act. These actions are designed to give trained state, local, Tribal, and territorial (SLTT) law enforcement and correctional agencies the tools and legal clarity needed to address emerging drone-related threats. Addressing a Growing Security Challenge Drones have become an increasingly valuable technolo