CJE 1735 - Unmanned Vehicle Legal Requirements and Case Law

3 Credit Hours
(Fall)

This course examines the legal requirements and limits of drone operation by law enforcement. The course will also introduce the student to case studies, guidelines, laws, and protocols for law enforcement operations in contrast to use by private citizens. Additionally, this case will examine and define expectations of privacy, based on case law as set forth by the United States Supreme Court. Case studies and Supreme Court decisions from the last century based on the fourth amendment and due process of law, will be studied for class projects. Each student will be required to submit a research paper on a specific related topic as assigned by the instructor.