International Public Safety Association
Launches a New Public Safety Unmanned Aircraft Systems Committee
Goodyear, AZ, May 9, 2017
The International Public Safety Association is pleased to announce its newest public safety committee
established to address contemporary issues relating to UAS programs and public safety. Specifically, the
IPSA UAS committee will research to develop papers, policy, position statements and relevant artifacts
for the IPSA to share with the global public safety community. In addition, the committee may create a
training course or host a seminar for public safety about UAS programs.
Charles Werner (Charlottesville Fire Chief Ret.- Emeritus) serves as Chair. Chief Werner is also the lead
organizer and interim chair for the National Council on Public Safety UAS and is a certified Part 107
Remote Pilot with the Albemarle County Sheriff's Search and Rescue Team. Charles also serves on the
NPSTC UAS Working Group and the Metro Washington COG UAS Working Group.
The International Public Safety Association is currently accepting applications from Members who are
interested in serving on this very important committee.
About the International Public Safety Association
The International Public Safety Association, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, was established in July
2014 in the State of Arizona to bring the public safety community closer together by offering
opportunities to network, cross-train, and build a stronger public safety community capable of an
effective joint response to all incidents.
News and information are available at http://www.joinipsa.org/Press-Releases-and-Statements
Press Contact:
Heather R. Cotter
Executive Director
[email protected]
Source: International Public Safety Association