Summary: The use of drones by Public Safety has increased dramatically over the past five years or so. While these little flying surveillance tools provide great value, they also create concern among the public. In this episode I speak with Police Lieutenant Mike Phibbs on how he worked his way up to a credentialed Operations Section Chief, Air Operations Branch Director and how he helped stand up one of the most robust drone programs in the Central Virginia Area. Key Time Stamps: * 00:15:10 - Implementing the Operational Planning Worksheet (ICS-215) * 00:36:15 – The reality of shadowing as an IMT Trainee * 00:54:15 – Legality of deploying drones * 01:15:30 – Creating the Metro-Richmond Public Safety Leadership Academy (MRPSLA) Contact Lt. Mike Phibbs through the "Be RPD" program at www.BeRPDRVA.com or through the MRPSLA website at www.2017mrpsla.wordpress.com As always thank you all for listening, learning and sharing with others. Godspeed, Kevin Kevin Pannell, PMP | www.betweentheslides.com | Instagram & Twitter: pannellkg | Facebook: Betweentheslides | Email: kp.bts.podcast@gmail.com #UAS #drones #AirOperations #Operations #PublicSafety #specialevents #allhazards
