Sergeant Adam Wright

Emergency Operations Bureau Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department

Sergeant Adam Wright graduated with a Bachelor's in Computer Information Systems from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, and joined the Sheriff's Department in 2011. Sergeant Wright served throughout custody, patrol, and specialized assignments before being assigned to his current assignment at the Emergency Operations Bureau (EOB). At EOB, Sergeant Wright focuses on large-scale pre-planned events, including the Tournament of Roses Parade and West Hollywood Pride Parade, while coordinating Departmentwide responses to natural disasters and unusual occurrences. With dozens of successful CUAS operations, he continues to evolve regional best practices for CUAS operations.

Main Day 1

15:30 PANEL DISCUSSION: COUNTER-DRONE OPERATIONS IN URBAN ENVIROMENTS: CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS

  • Detection and Identification Challenges: Examine the limitations of existing technologies in urban settings, such as buildings, electromagnetic interference, noise, etc. Explore innovative solutions for improving detection and identification capability in such environments.
  • Mitigation Strategies and Regulatory Considerations: Discuss the legal and ethical implications of deploying kinetic and non-kinetic countermeasures in populated areas. Importance of coordinating with local authorities
  • Urban Environment Dynamics: Explore issues such as limited air space, high population density, complex terrain, which can affect detection, tracking, and interception.

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