For small, rural and tribal agencies, the challenge is no longer whether drones have value. More than 90% of America’s nearly 18,000 law enforcement agencies serve small, rural, or tribal communities. Many patrol large geographic areas with limited personnel and resources while facing many of the same public safety challenges as larger departments. To help address that need, the Small & Rural Law Enforcement Executives Association (SRLEEA) recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Draganfly Inc. to develop the SRLEEA Drone Implementation & Readiness Program. Through this initiative, SRLEEA aims to provide member agencies with practical guidance, training and planning resources to help them build professional and sustainable drone programs.