Seminar Title
Online-Police Drones and the Law: Fourth Amendment, Federal Regulations, and Emerging Issues
Dates of Events
11/16/2026 through 11/16/2026
Last Updated: 10/01/2026
Instructor(s): Brian Batterton
Course Registration Fee: $150
Instructor Bio
Brian Batterton
Brian S. Batterton MAJOR (Retired), COBB COUNTY, GA POLICE DEPARTMENT, ATTORNEY Expert Witness Categories: Use of Force | Deadly Force | Officer Involved Shooting Law Enforcement Policies – Tactics | Procedures / Pursuits / School Related Issues
Brian Batterton is an attorney in the State of Georgia and a Major (Retired) with the Cobb County Police Department. He currently serves in the position of Legal Officer for the Cobb County Police Department. He has been in law enforcement since 1994 and obtained his Juris Doctorate in 1999 from John Marshall Law School in Atlanta. He has served in Uniform Patrol, Investigations, Training (as an instructor and as the Director), Adjutant/Legal Officer to the Chief, and as precinct commander and on-scene Incident Commander. In addition to his work at the police department, he also lectures for the Legal and Liability Risk Management Institute (LLRMI) on both criminal law and procedure topics, as well as, police civil liability. He has also served in both the Alabama and Georgia National Guard.
Brian S. Batterton MAJOR (Retired), COBB COUNTY, GA POLICE DEPARTMENT, ATTORNEY Expert Witness Categories: Use of Force | Deadly Force | Officer Involved Shooting Law Enforcement Policies – Tactics | Procedures / Pursuits / School Related Issues
Brian Batterton is an attorney in the State of Georgia and a Major (Retired) with the Cobb County Police Department. He currently serves in the position of Legal Officer for the Cobb County Police Department. He has been in law enforcement since 1994 and obtained his Juris Doctorate in 1999 from John Marshall Law School in Atlanta. He has served in Uniform Patrol, Investigations, Training (as an instructor and as the Director), Adjutant/Legal Officer to the Chief, and as precinct commander and on-scene Incident Commander. In addition to his work at the police department, he also lectures for the Legal and Liability Risk Management Institute (LLRMI) on both criminal law and procedure topics, as well as, police civil liability. He has also served in both the Alabama and Georgia National Guard.
Course Objectives
Course Overview:
Date: November 16, 2026
Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm Eastern
Police agencies across the country are rapidly expanding the use of drones for tactical operations, crime scene documentation, search and rescue, crash investigations, and proactive policing. At the same time, recent federal legislation has significantly changed the legal landscape by authorizing certain state and local agencies to engage in drone mitigation under limited circumstances, while courts continue to address the constitutional implications of aerial surveillance and emerging technologies.
This course examines the Fourth Amendment principles governing police drone operations, including curtilage, open fields, public observations, searches, warrants, and recognized exceptions to the warrant requirement. Participants will also receive an overview of the federal regulatory framework applicable to law enforcement drone programs, including FAA regulations and the SAFER SKIES Act, before exploring practical issues involving surveillance, tactical overwatch, residential reconnaissance, privacy concerns, and developing best practices for legally defensible drone operations.
Group Viewing Encouraged: Pay 1 Registration Fee
·Multiple attendees can group view the training from one device only and each attendee will receive a certificate.
·ONLY the registered attendee will receive a link to join the training (Link will be sent 1-2 Days Prior to the Event)
Quiz & Certificates: Within 24 hours after the live broadcast the registered attendee will receive an email with:
·Quiz link that will need to be forwarded to each person in your group so they may print a certificate after completing the quiz.
·30 Days Access of the Recording (this link may be shared with with others in your department only)
*** No Refunds After Class Link Has Been Sent*
Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm Eastern
Police agencies across the country are rapidly expanding the use of drones for tactical operations, crime scene documentation, search and rescue, crash investigations, and proactive policing. At the same time, recent federal legislation has significantly changed the legal landscape by authorizing certain state and local agencies to engage in drone mitigation under limited circumstances, while courts continue to address the constitutional implications of aerial surveillance and emerging technologies.
This course examines the Fourth Amendment principles governing police drone operations, including curtilage, open fields, public observations, searches, warrants, and recognized exceptions to the warrant requirement. Participants will also receive an overview of the federal regulatory framework applicable to law enforcement drone programs, including FAA regulations and the SAFER SKIES Act, before exploring practical issues involving surveillance, tactical overwatch, residential reconnaissance, privacy concerns, and developing best practices for legally defensible drone operations.
Group Viewing Encouraged: Pay 1 Registration Fee
·Multiple attendees can group view the training from one device only and each attendee will receive a certificate.
·ONLY the registered attendee will receive a link to join the training (Link will be sent 1-2 Days Prior to the Event)
Quiz & Certificates: Within 24 hours after the live broadcast the registered attendee will receive an email with:
·Quiz link that will need to be forwarded to each person in your group so they may print a certificate after completing the quiz.
·30 Days Access of the Recording (this link may be shared with with others in your department only)
*** No Refunds After Class Link Has Been Sent*
