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FBI Expands Drone Training for Local and State Police Ahead of 2026 World Cup
The FBI is increasing instruction for law enforcement agencies on countering unauthorized drones. The effort is tied to security preparations for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
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The FBI is expanding training programs for local and state police on detecting and stopping unauthorized drones. The agency stated the additional instruction is part of security preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. U.S. airspace. Sessions cover identification methods and response procedures for law enforcement officers.
The programs target agencies that will provide security during the tournament. The FBI has not released the number of participating departments or the total cost of the initiative. The agency said the courses address a category of incidents that has increased in recent years. No specific incident statistics were provided in the report.
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