| The following qualitative research study directly analyzes the impact of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), also known as "drones", on International Law and the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. In a future of complex urban centers of domestic and international terrorism, the enforcement of our nation's laws and defending our homeland will soon pose a big problem for our nation. By enabling units with drone capabilities, such as our local law enforcement agencies and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), combatting terrorism may prove more effective and most valuable in sustaining the freedom of our nation. However, the drone "revolution" may inherently create other problems relating to international law and the privacy of our own nation's citizens. Specifically, how will drones affect the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and international human rights? This in-depth research study and analysis will open new thoughts and discussion on how we must lead and manage this new evolution of technology for the Department of Homeland Security and local law enforcement agencies.;Keywords: unmanned aircraft, UAVs, drones, qualitative, leadership, management, counter-terrorism, homeland security, fourth amendment, civil liberties, law enforcement, change management, policy. |
