Law Enforcement Drone Association

We’re thrilled to share this announcement from the National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) about our new partnership! The collaboration between LEDA and NTOA marks an exciting step forward in standardizing tactical UAS operations across the country. Together, we’ve established the LEDA/NTOA Tactical Standard, designed to enhance safety, consistency, and effectiveness for tactical drone missions in law enforcement. Our goal is to elevate tactical operations by integrating drones in ways that bring real value to public safety professionals. A huge thank you to the NTOA team for their shared commitment to this mission. We look forward to the positive impact this partnership will have on agencies nationwide! #Partnership #TacticalOperations #UAS

🌟 This week, LEDA board and steering committee members attended the INTERPOL Drone Expert Summit 2024 in Florence, TX. 🚁 𝐋𝐄𝐃𝐀 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 & 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 Chad Karlewicz joined a panel discussion, tackling the tough questions around the future of drones in law enforcement. 𝐋𝐄𝐃𝐀 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 & 𝐄𝐮𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐭 Kyle Williams took the stage to emphasize the importance of industry collaboration, highlighting how working together helps elevate public safety standards. 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 Rob Robertson, 𝐚 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐨𝐧, 𝐓𝐗 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, was also called upon for his expertise during a panel discussion, contributing valuable insights to the conversation. Big thanks to UAS Norway, Texas Department of Public Safety, DRONERESPONDERS, and the dozens of other organizations who attended. Swipe to see our team in action on stage, and connecting with peers at the venue. 📸 Together, we’re 𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝! 💪 #LEDA #DronesInLawEnforcement #PublicSafety #UAS #IDES2024 #DroneFirstResponder

🚨 LEDA Utah 2025 - Our Largest Event Yet! 🚨 📅 May 6-9, 2025 📍 Weber State University, Ogden, Utah Hosted by the Weber County Sheriff's Office We are excited to announce that LEDA Utah 2025 will be our most extensive and impactful event to date. Over four days, law enforcement professionals will gain advanced skills through hands-on UAS training, tactical exercises, seminars led by industry experts, and the option of adding a train-the-trainer LEDA/NIST proctor course certification! 🔹 Network with fellow drone operators 🔹 Learn from real-world scenarios 🔹 Enhance your tactical flying and operational knowledge 💥 Watch the teaser and save the date! 💥 You don’t want to miss this opportunity—secure your place and be part of something groundbreaking. Kyle Nordfors Ryan Arbon #LEDAUtah2025 #UASTraining #LawEnforcement #DroneOperations #ProfessionalDevelopment #SaveTheDate

⏰ Time is running out to register for tomorrow's webinar! ⏰ Join us for an insightful session and get an exclusive sneak peek at something we’re thrilled to unveil. You won’t want to miss this! Register now before it's too late: www.LEDAuas.org/webinars

🚨 LEDA Houston: Tactical UAS Training for Law Enforcement 🚨 We’re excited to announce that the LEDA Houston Tactical Training Conference is happening in February 2025! This 2.5-day event is tailored specifically for law enforcement officers looking to master tactical UAS operations in both indoor and outdoor environments. What will you gain? -Tactical indoor drone flying for confined spaces and high-risk scenarios -Outdoor scenarios focused on perimeter surveillance, overwatch, and tactical missions -Real-world case studies from agencies across the country using UAS for tactical response In addition, we’re offering a Train the Trainer course! This is a unique opportunity to become a certified LEDA/NIST Proctor and lead UAS training within your own department. More information is available on our website, https://lnkd.in/gSFdMT3v 📅 February 4-6, 2025 📍 Pearland, TX 🔗 Register now to secure your spot for this must-attend event, designed to enhance your tactical drone skills and prepare you for real-world applications. Also...stay tuned—we have a big announcement coming soon for May 2025! Follow our page for updates. #LEDAHouston #UAS #DroneTraining #LawEnforcement #TacticalOperations #TrainTheTrainer #PublicSafetyDrones

🚔 Webinar Alert: Drones in Hostage Negotiation – October 25th How can drones improve outcomes in high-stakes hostage and crisis negotiations? Join our webinar on October 25th to explore real-world case studies and gain actionable insights. Featured experts from Motorola CAPE will also be showcasing the latest tech they are bringing to the industry. 📅 Date: October 25, 2024 @ 0900hrs PST 💻 Online | Free for LEDA Members 🔗 Don’t miss out! RSVP today: www.LEDAuas.org/training #DroneTechnology #LawEnforcement #CrisisNegotiation #HostageSituations

📢 Partnership Announcement: LEDA & NTOA 📢 We are excited to announce that LEDA has partnered with the National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) to develop the UAS Tactical Operations Standard. This collaboration is a testament to our shared commitment to advancing law enforcement through cutting-edge UAS technology and comprehensive training standards. The UAS Tactical Operations Standard is now available to all LEDA and NTOA members through our respective member portals. Together, we are setting the benchmark for excellence in UAS operations in tactical and public safety scenarios. 🔗 Visit us at www.LEDAuas.org to learn more and access these valuable resources. #Partnership #UAS #TacticalOperations #PublicSafety #LawEnforcement #DroneTech #NTOA #LEDA

Great day yesterday in Irvine, CA. Can't wait for day 2!

See the link below for an update from LEDA's President about the NDAA and CCCPDA. Thank you to Vic Moss and the Drone Service Providers Alliance for their contribution and article which you can find at the bottom of this letter as well.

LEDA stands with Airborne Public Safety Association and DRONERESPONDERS against the Countering CCP Drones Act.