[Scan-DC] No-Drone Zone Week

[Alan Henney]

Two items of interest to D.C. drone users:  “The Drones are Coming!” discussion at the Embassy of Italy on July 11 (see link), and the news release from Tuesday from U.S. Park PD.

http://www.pingg.com/rsvp/ce5ctkaq2w36h2q6d

(If you can make it to the July 11 event, please let me know.)

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From: Rose, Anna 
Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2016 12:43 PM
Subject: Media Availability with USPP Chief on No Drone Zone Week and Fourth of July

Media Advisory: June 28, 2016

Contact: Sgt. Anna Rose, anna_rose at nps.gov, 202-619-7400 (USPP)

Media Availability with USPP Chief on No Drone Zone Week and Fourth of July     

WHAT: Media availability to discuss unmanned aerial systems (drones) and their prohibition in the DC area and all National Parks. This is part of the National Park Service and United States Park Police #NoDroneZone education campaign leading up to the 4th of July Holiday. The USPP will also be available to discuss safety and security surrounding the July 4th event on the National Mall. The National Park Service and the United States Park Police (USPP) have launched a social media focused campaign to educate the public about drones beginning Sunday, June 26 and leading into the Fourth of July.

WHO: Chief Robert MacLean, United States Park Police

Lieutenant James Murphy, United States Park Police

WHEN: Thursday, June 30 at 2:15 p.m. 

WHERE: East side of the Washington Monument grounds near bus pullout on 15th Street

PARKING: Transmission and vehicles used to transport equipment may park in the bus pullout located on the southbound side of 15th Street NW. No crew car parking is permitted.

MEDIA CONTACT: Sgt. Anna Rose will be on site to accommodate and coordinate parking.  

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Sergeant Anna Rose 
Public Information Officer
United States Park Police
1100 Ohio Drive, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20242
@usparkpolicepio
www.facebook.com/USParkPolice/