22 Apr 2025

A new report jointly issued by the Rutgers University Miller Center on Policing and Community Resilience, the Global Consortium of Law Enforcement Training Executives (GCLETE), and the Life Safety Alliance (LSA) addresses rising concerns from civil liberties groups over the use of drones by law enforcement.

The comprehensive white paper presents evidence that unmanned aerial systems (UAS)—commonly referred to as drones—are saving lives, improving officer safety, and increasing police efficiency at a time when departments nationwide face severe staffing shortages.