Every year across the U.S., there are planned festivals and public events, law enforcement and SWAT deployments, and natural disasters like floods, hurricanes, and wildfires. The past few years have seen 81 natural disasters (2024), 1,910 tornadoes (2024), and 77,850 … Continue reading →

Imagine what public safety operations were like in the past. You had a single dispatcher in a building far from the scene, taking calls, putting callers on hold while contacting the appropriate agencies, and relaying messages between witnesses or family … Continue reading →

In the high-stakes world of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), success relies on speed, connectivity, and minimal latency—ideally none. For years, tactical teams struggled with “tailgate operations,” in which UAS pilots operated from the backs of trucks amid challenging weather, sun … Continue reading →

Guide to Training Mobile Command Teams to Maximize Efficiency In 2024, U.S. residents saw 27 weather-related disasters ranging from severe storms and tropical cyclones to blizzards and wildfires. That’s just weather. It doesn’t account for situations like building collapses, outdoor … Continue reading →

Urgent operations rarely allow time for preparation. Even with the best training, you must be ready to act immediately and be fully equipped at any moment. Whether it’s a sudden tornado that flattens neighborhoods or a wildfire sparked by lightning, … Continue reading →

Some older adults remember when Black September took the members of the Israeli Olympic team hostage, and 11 athletes were murdered. The bombing during the Boston Marathon comes to mind as a large public event where innocent people lost their … Continue reading →

A successful mission comes down to split-second decision-making and immediate visual data. If you’re trying to get critical information through a radio call, delays will tank your goals. Real-time data is essential. Regardless of whether you’re a search and rescue … Continue reading →

For a mission to succeed, you need the right equipment. Consider something as simple as making coffee. You’re not going to get far if you only have whole beans and no grinder. You need a grinder, settings that match the … Continue reading →

In 2024, Malibu SAR successfully rescued an older man with dementia thanks to modern UAS drones equipped with infrared heat-seeking technology. It’s one of many rescues where UAS has led to happy outcomes. The use of drones in Search and … Continue reading →