Speakers 2026
Joseph Russie, Lead Pilot, DFR Unit, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
I bring over nine years of dedicated service with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, with a specialized focus on emerging public safety technologies. I was part of the first group of LVMPD officers to launch the department’s Drone as First Responder (DFR) program and graduated from the inaugural class at the National Counter-UAS Training Center. I currently serve as a Lead Pilot for the LVMPD Remote Operations DFR Unit, where I support operational deployment, pilot proficiency, and program advancement.