Corrections_Today_Fall_2025_Vol.87_No.3

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New Executive Order: “RESTORING AMERICAN AIRSPACE SOVEREIGNTY” In June, President Trump is sued an Executive Order Restoring American Airspace Sovereignty. This order establishes a federal task force to counter threats posed by unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), particularly those used by criminals, drug cartels, and foreign adversaries. It directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to final ize rules restricting drone flights over critical infrastructure, make drone-related flight restrictions publicly accessible for geofencing, and coordinate national security assessments. It authorizes federal enforcement of laws against unlawful drone use and requires recurring recom- mendations on strengthening criminal penalties for airspace violations. The order also ensures that federal grant programs can be used by state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) agencies to pur chase drone detection and tracking equipment. Additionally, it man dates updates to federal guidance on drone mitigation technologies, provides real-time access to UAS remote ID data to appropriate authorities, and directs the devel opment of guidance for private infrastructure operators. Finally, it calls for integrating counter-UAS efforts into Joint Terrorism Task Forces and advancing the establishment of a National Training Center for Counter-UAS operations.

Major Public Safety Associations Participate in Congressional Briefing on Law Enforcement Training Priorities

Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2025. The legislation would reautho rize critical reentry grant programs from the Second Chance Act of 2008, which was most recently reauthorized during the first Trump administration as part of the First Step Act in 2018, including services and supports for housing, career training, and treatment for sub stance use disorders and/or mental illness. The legislation would also reauthorize critical programs to reduce recidivism, invest in commu nities, and promote public safety. The Second Chance Reauthoriza tion Act of 2025 would: – Reauthorize key grant programs that provide vital ser vices, supports, and resources for people reentering their com munities after incarceration; – Expand allowable uses for supportive and transitional housing services for individu als reentering the community from prison and jail; and – Enhance addiction treatment services for individuals with substance use disorders, in cluding peer recovery services, case management, and over dose prevention. Since its passage 16 years ago, Second Chance has supported states, local governments, tribal governments, and nonprofit orga nizations in their efforts to reduce recidivism. To date, Second Chance grants have reached more than 442,000 justice-involved indi viduals who participated in reentry services or parole and probation programs. CT

In their opening remarks, Sena tors Chris Coons (D-DE) and John Cornyn (R-TX), co-chairs of the Senate Law Enforcement Caucus, emphasized the importance of equipping law enforcement with the tools, resources, and training necessary to foster public trust and ensure community safety. The discussion addressed a range of evolving challenges and priorities in law enforcement training, including the implemen tation of the Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act (LEDTA), the need for modern de-escalation strategies, and ongo ing challenges in hiring, staffing, and retention. Participants also explored ways to strengthen col laboration with mental health organizations, enhance cybercrime prevention efforts, expand train ing for intelligence analysts, and develop leadership skills among mid-level supervisors. VirTra con tributed to the event by providing virtual reality headsets for an inter active demonstration of immersive training technologies. Second Chance Reauthorization Act Reintroduced U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.), along with Representatives Carol Miller (R-W.Va.-1) and Danny K. Davis (D-Ill.-7) introduced the

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