Our Very Own Reeves County Sheriff's Office’s Sgt. Anthony Ramon Takes Center Stage at the Commercial UAV Expo on the National UAS Integration Panel

In a major spotlight for Reeves County and the broader public safety community, Sgt. Anthony Ramon of the Reeves County Sheriff's Office was featured as a guest speaker at the prestigious "Shared Skies: How Public Safety and DOTs Are Advancing UAS Integration" panel, hosted by DRONERESPONDERS on September 3, 2025.

Held from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM PDT in Room 316-319, the session brought together leading voices in public safety and transportation to explore the growing role of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, in emergency response, infrastructure inspection, and traffic management.

Moderated by Sergio Roman of the Texas Department of Transportation, the panel underscored how agencies across the nation are collaborating to integrate drones safely and strategically into everyday operations. Alongside Sgt. Ramon, the distinguished panel included Daniel Cheatham of the Phoenix Fire Department and Aaron Fritch from the Texas Department of Public Safety. “UAS technology is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity,” Sgt. Ramon emphasized during his address. “From search and rescue to real-time disaster assessment, drones are revolutionizing how we protect and serve our communities.”

Sgt. Ramon spoke passionately about the Reeves County Sheriff's Office’s pioneering efforts in drone deployment, highlighting successful missions and the critical importance of interagency coordination. His insights provided a rare glimpse into the operational, ethical, and tactical challenges that come with deploying drones in high-stakes scenarios.

The panel drew a packed room of technologists, first responders, transportation officials, and policy leaders—all eager to learn how UAS programs can be scaled while ensuring public safety, airspace integrity, and legal compliance.

DRONERESPONDERS, a leading organization focused on advancing drone use for public safety, curated the event to spark dialogue, share best practices, and build bridges between disciplines that often operate in parallel.

Sgt. Ramon’s presence at the panel not only highlighted Reeves County’s leadership in UAS innovation but also reinforced the growing role of rural agencies in shaping the national conversation around drone technology.

As the skies above become increasingly shared by manned and unmanned systems, one thing is clear: voices like Sgt. Ramon’s are helping write the next chapter of public safety and transportation in America.