Accession Number:

ADA567389

Title:

Integrating Unmanned Aircraft Systems into Modern Policing in An Urban Environment

Descriptive Note:

Master's thesis

Corporate Author:

NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA

Personal Author(s):

• Wallace, John A.

Report Date:

2012-09-01

Pagination or Media Count:

107.0

Abstract:

This thesis examines the possibilities and advantages of incorporating the use of unmanned aircraft systems UAS into operational use by local public safety agencies. The use of UAS has become a vital tool for the military but still has not become a tool used by domestic police forces. This thesis explores the options of using this type of technology, such as an economical alternative or enhancement to existing aviation programs and better situational awareness for tactical operations. In addition, to reviewing issues and concerns related to privacy considerations this thesis addresses program implementation, creation of best practices policy and procedures, benefits to community safety, and flight regulations and restrictions under the oversight of the Federal Aviation Administration FAA.

Descriptors:

• *AIRCRAFT
• *LAW ENFORCEMENT
• *POLICE
• *PUBLIC SAFETY
• *SAFETY
• *URBAN AREAS
• AERONAUTICS
• BENEFITS
• CIVIL AVIATION
• COSTS
• DOMESTIC
• FLIGHT
• MILITARY OPERATIONS
• OPTIMIZATION
• POLICIES
• REGULATIONS
• SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
• TACTICAL WARFARE
• THESES
• TOOLS
• UNMANNED

Subject Categories:

• Pilotless Aircraft
• Sociology and Law

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE