Fulton County Jail
Fulton County Jail, Georgia's largest correctional facility, located in densely populated metropolitan Atlanta, encountered a significant and growing threat from unauthorized drones attempting to smuggle contraband. Nightly incursions carrying drugs, weapons, and mobile phones heightened the risk of violence and compromised the safety of staff, inmates, and the surrounding community. The persistent presence of drones complicated security operations and demanded an effective, immediate solution.
Fulton County Jail implemented Dedrone by Axon, a drone detection system designed to provide real-time, continuous monitoring of their airspace. The technology distinguishes between unauthorized and authorized drone activity, delivering instant alerts to staff via mobile and desktop devices. This precise and actionable information enables swift, targeted responses to drone threats, allowing security teams to proactively prevent contraband from entering the facility.
With Dedrone by Axon, Fulton County Jail now has comprehensive visibility into drone activity, empowering staff to proactively identify and swiftly respond to drone threats. Real-time monitoring and instant alerts provide critical intelligence, ensuring rapid, informed intervention to maintain facility security. Fulton County Jail is leading the way by embracing advanced technology to proactively stay ahead of evolving security threats.
We don't want any unauthorized drones in our airspace. We are in a tight metropolitan area, so whether it’s the Atlanta Police Department or another authorized entity flying drones, we need to clearly identify who the good actors are versus the bad actors. Dedrone by Axon takes all the guesswork out of it, giving us confidence that we know what is flying in our airspace
Sheriff Patrick Labatt, Fulton County Sheriff's Office
