FBI to Expand Counter-Drone Training Capacity for Local Law Enforcement Agencies
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The FBI is set to significantly enhance its counter-drone training for state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies. This initiative follows the implementation of new federal authorities aimed at improving airspace security. At the recent Drone Security Industry and SLTT Grant Forum, FBI officials outlined plans to increase training capacity from fewer than 100 graduates last year to approximately 320 participants annually through 10 classes.
This expansion is crucial as it addresses the growing need for effective counter-drone measures amid rising drone threats. The FBI's National Counter-UAS Training Center will not only increase training capacity but also work on accrediting more eligible agencies to participate in the program. The SAFER SKIES Act, which enhances counter-UAS authority for eligible agencies, further underscores the importance of this initiative in bolstering public safety and operational readiness.
The FBI aims to complete the accreditation process for more agencies to facilitate their participation in mitigation training. Since July, SLTT agencies have conducted around 60 counter-UAS operations with federal support, highlighting the ongoing collaboration and the need for continuous improvement in training and procedures to address drone-related challenges effectively.
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FBI Plans to Triple Counter-Drone Training Capacity for State and Local Agencies
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