Course Details

Building a Tactical Drone Program for SWAT Operations

0800 - 1700
Karlewicz, Chad | Yeast, John | Jones, Steven

SEMINAR

Location: Chesapeake 4-6

This session offers a practical framework for launching and scaling a tactical UAS program specifically tailored to SWAT operations. Participants will learn how to align drone deployment with mission objectives, command structures, and operational discipline. Drawing on the national UAS Tactical Standards developed by the Law Enforcement Drone Association (LEDA) and the National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA), the course covers critical elements such as training pipelines, airframe selection, mission profiles, and integration with entry teams. Whether building a program from the ground up or refining an existing one, this session provides proven strategies to enhance operational effectiveness, ensure officer safety, and maintain regulatory compliance.