Oct 2025 Offering

Course

UL Lafayette Unmanned - Understanding Intelligence and Unmanned Aircraft Systems

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Date & Times

Oct 29, 2025 from 12 PM - 4 PM; Oct 30, 2025 from 8 AM - 12 PM

Description

Day 1 – Fusion Liaison Officer: 12:00 noon – 4:00 pm

The LA-SAFE Fusion Liaison Officer (FLO) Program was established to strengthen information sharing and enhance multi-jurisdictional partnerships across Louisiana. The program brings together representatives from law enforcement, fire services, emergency medical services, emergency management, and critical infrastructure/key resources to serve as vital links between their agencies and the Louisiana State Analytical & Fusion Exchange (LA-SAFE). Topics will include:

Intelligence Cycle & Fusion Center Concepts
Recognizing and Reporting Suspicious Activity
Mobilization Indicators
By the end of the session, attendees will understand the importance of fostering trusted relationships and facilitating a two-way flow of information, and be able to apply protective intelligence strategies to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from threats and hazards.

Day 2 – Unmanned Aircraft Systems: 8:00 am – 12 noon

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in public safety, critical infrastructure protection, and emergency management, paired with practical instruction in information sharing to support intelligence development. Course will describe some of relevant tactics, techniques, and procedures associated with sUAS and CUAS deployments in Louisiana. Topics will include:

• Federal and state laws, regulations, & policies governing UAS usage
• Tactics, techniques, and procedures associated with sUAS & CUAS deployments
• Available mitigation strategies for unauthorized or malicious UAS activity in Louisiana

By the end of the session, participants will have a foundational understanding of the current laws, initiatives, and considerations for CUAS operations in parity with progressive legislation and anticipated task force formation.

Hours

8

Max Attendance

70 (43 Open Seats)

Region

4

Locations

University of Louisiana-Lafayette

635 Cajundome Blvd.
Abdalla Hall
Lafayette, LA 70506

POST Approved

No

Target Audiences

Emergency Management

Availability

Open To The Public

Prerequisites

None Set

Registrant Notes

This is a 2-day course. This class is split into different times:

Day one is 12 pm to 4 pm
Day two is 8 am to 12 pm

**If lodging/meal is requested, GOHSEP will coordinate with LEPA & the Double Tree Hotel and send out a confirmation email to participants. DEADLINE for requesting lodging/meals: October 21, 2025. Confirmation emails will be sent to participants by October 27, 2025 or before. Cancellations will be considered pending registration numbers on October 21, 2025, so register and reserve as soon as possible. Check-in will be after 3:00 pm on October 29, 2025 (after class) pending request. For any cancellations, please contact Trevis.Thompson@la.gov.