Don Redmond

Don Redmond, a retired Chula Vista Police Captain with over 25 years of distinguished law enforcement experience, currently serves as Vice President of Drone as First Responder (DFR) at BRINC Drones. In this role, Don is dedicated to advancing UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) technologies to empower public safety agencies worldwide, helping them save lives and

integrate drones effectively into their communities.

Throughout his law enforcement career, Don held a variety of key assignments, including SWAT Team Leader, Patrol Watch Commander, Community Policing, Professional Standards, Jail Commander, Dispatch Manager, and UAS Manager. As a Police Captain, he oversaw Support

Operations, which included the Emergency Police Communications Center, City Jail, Technology, and UAS Operations. Don played a pivotal role in managing the Chula Vista Police Department’s innovative UAS program, including the groundbreaking Drone as First Responder (DFR) initiative, earning him recognition as a leader in the UAS community.

Don holds a Master of Arts in Administrative Leadership from the University of Oklahoma and a Bachelor of Arts in Education from San Diego State University. He is a graduate of the California P.O.S.T. Command College (Class 64) and the FBI National Academy (Class 263). A respected thought leader, Don has been published in Police1 Magazine and FBINAA Magazine and

contributed to the California P.O.S.T. De-Escalation Strategies and Techniques publication.

Don’s wealth of experience and passion for innovation make him a sought-after speaker and advocate for integrating advanced technologies into public safety operations.