Corrections_Today_Summer_2025_Vol.87_No.2

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ACA Legislative update By BBM Staff

Major public safety associations participate in congressional briefing on drone threats O n March 4, 2025, the jor County Sheriffs of America (MCSA), and the Association of State Criminal Investigative Agen cies (ASCIA) participated in a Congressional briefing to discuss the growing threat posed by the malicious use of drones. Drones are being used to deliver narcotics, weapons, cell phones, and other illegal contraband into prisons, as well as violating sen sitive airspace. These incidents not only pose a direct risk to the safety and security of correctional facilities but also raise significant concerns about the ability of state and local governments to combat the growing use of drones in crimi nal activities. The panelists also shared in sights from law enforcement investigations that have uncovered links between organized drone op erators and dangerous drug cartels, illustrating how criminal enterprises American Correctional Association (ACA), Ma

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are leveraging this technology for illicit purposes. The discussion highlighted the importance of enhanced collabora tion between public safety agencies at all levels and stronger federal legislation to tackle the growing drone threat.

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