Drones pose a fast-moving threat to stadiums, fan zones and high-security perimeters — especially during high-profile events like the World Cup, Super Bowl and America 250. In this session, public safety leaders and technology experts will share how agencies are detecting, assessing and responding to unauthorized drone activity. The discussion will cover counter-UAS planning, real-time video and sensor integration, and the role of unified communications and RTCC coordination in preventing disruption in restricted airspace.
Attend this event to:
- Understand the evolving drone threat landscape and its impact on public safety at major events
- Identify best practices for counter-UAS planning and deployment in restricted airspace
- Learn how to integrate real-time video and sensor data for faster detection and assessment
- Explore how unified communications and RTCC coordination strengthen response capabilities
- Gain insights from public safety leaders and technology experts on preventing disruption from unauthorized drones
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About the speakers
Marvin “Ben” Haiman is the executive director of the Center for Public Safety and Justice at the University of Virginia, where he leads initiatives to advance innovation, leadership and education in public safety.
His previous experience includes chief of staff for the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C., where he oversaw strategic operations including the Office of Communications, the General Counsel and the Professional Development Bureau.
Haiman holds a master’s degree in management from Johns Hopkins University and a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the University of Iowa, and he is also a Visiting Fellow at Rutgers University. He is also a graduate of the Naval Postgraduate School’s Executive Leadership Program and continues to serve as a reservist with the MPD.
DJ Smith has worked in covert technical/tactical surveillance for over 30 years and is currently a senior technical surveillance agent for the Virginia State Police.
He is deputy director for DroneResponders Public Safety UAS Alliance for CUAS and has served on the Federal Aviation Administration CUAS Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC).
His extensive sUAS and counter UAS operations experience includes serving as Virginia State Police stakeholder on the Mid-Atlantic UAS Partnership group (Google Wing) at Virginia Tech for Commercial/Enterprise UAS deliveries, as IACP/ASCIA drone and CUAS policy advisor, and on the DHS Science and Technology Directorate First Responder Robotic Operational System Test (FFROST) assessment of sUAS for Public Safety. He is also licensed part 107 pilot and has been flying sUAS for over 13 years.
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