Drones armed with cameras and sensor payloads have been used by military and border control agencies for decades to improve situational awareness. Today's unmanned aerial vehicles have been brought to market - making them an invaluable tool for law enforcement.Police and fire departments around the country have a new equipment category to consider: drone aircraft. 

Public safety dispatchers are critical in keeping the community safe. Receiving certification beyond their immediate duties can help them become even more effective links between citizens in need and local first responders.