2026 ACA Winter Conference Long Beach CA_Program Book

spEcial ExpErt Forum

Enhancing your countEr- dronE program in 2026 Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 • 1:00–2:30 p.m. Room 101 A

grants, authoritiEs and airspacE rEstrictions

Overview The recent passage of comprehensive counter-UAS authority for corrections facilities is ground breaking for the corrections profession. This session will focus on the new authorities and next steps in implementing the provisions of the “safe skies act”. Topics • Expanding detection and mitigation authorities to corrections. • Winning counter-drone grant funds in 2026-27. • Sharing counter-drone lessons across the correctional community —a roundtable.

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