Drone Fleeing Suspect Tracking and Identification
Location: WV State Police Academy, 135 Academy Drive, Dunbar, WV 25064
Instructors: Appalachian UAV Academy – David Crabtree
Course Dates: August 11, 2026 – 8:00am to 5:00 pm
Course Description: Fleeing Suspect Tracking and Identification: This one-day training teaches law enforcement officers how to track fleeing suspects using thermal drones. The class starts with a concise classroom presentation on thermal imaging and drone tactics, followed by hands-on field operations in both daylight and darkness. Officers leave with practical skills to locate suspects quickly and safely.
Class size is limited to a maximum of 15 students.
You must be a FAA certificated Part 107 Remote Pilot
Students are required to bring their own drone.
Students will need to register through www.wvpst.org for this class. Go to Charleston website calendar, find class needed and click on class to register.
Please contact Eva Godbey with questions about registration at 304-766-0011 ext. 22 or Email: eva.godbey@k12.wv.us
If you have any questions, please contact Jeff Cunningham, SAR Training Officer at 304-414-7682 or Email: jeff.o.cunningham@wv.gov