Drones as First Responders Act Training
The ILACP is thrilled to offer two separate trainings on the new Drones as First Responders Act. The first will be from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 28 via Zoom. COST: This training is FREE to all ILACP members and $20 for all non-members REQUIREMENTS: Restricted to Law Enforcement Only REGISTRATION: Attendees must register at https://ilacp.memberclicks.net/drones-act-training-2023#!/ HOSTS: Lemont Police Chief Marc Maton, Vernon Hills Police Chief Pat Kreis, and Aurora Police Lieutenant Andy Wolcott DETAILS: 1.5-hour class on the “Drones as First Responders Act” that was signed into law by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on June 16, 2023. It takes effect immediately. The hosts for this training session will go into detail about the new law including what is permitted and prohibited, reporting requirements, violations, information retention, and more when it comes to law enforcement using drones. There will also be a question and answer section of the training.
The second training we are co-hosting with the College of DuPage - Homeland Security Training Institute. It's being held in person from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Thursday, June 29 at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn. WHO: Police Chiefs, Command Staff, Supervisors and/or Law Enforcement Drone Operators. Limit of two (2) people from each agency. Restricted to Law Enforcement only, be prepared to show credentials at the door. No advanced registration necessary. WHAT: 3-hour training class on the new Illinois “Drones as First Responders” Act. Including a legal update, policy implications, training issues, restrictions, and reporting requirements. There will be a Q & A session and Discussion Panel as part of the training. WHEN: Thursday, June 29th from 9 a.m. until Noon WHERE: Robert J. Miller Homeland Education Center, Room HEC 1022 (1st floor “Mock-Courtroom” Auditorium of the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy) on the College of DuPage main campus in Glen Ellyn, S/W corner of Fawell Blvd. & Lambert Road. Parking is available immediately West of the academy. DISCUSSION PANEL: Click here to learn more about the in-person training at COD. |
