A mock exercise took place in Fallon, Nevada, where The Fallon Police Department responded to a report of a man walking near the railroad between North Maine and Taylor streets. Yearly, The Federal Railroad Administration reports a number of trespasser on the rails. According to Rich Gent of Hot Rail Security, Nevada has an average of two rail suicides per year. “One thing people don’t think about is the horrible trauma that the train crews and first responders have to deal w

SUMMARY: UAV's can be a valuable tool for lifeguards to assist swimmers who are drowning or my be caught in riptides. A drone can rapidly fly out to the victim and drop flotation aid to keep the victim afloat until a lifeguard or other additional assistance arrives. PROBLEM: The water can become a dangerous place for poor swimmers who venture out too deep in a river, lake, or pond. Swift moving riptide current can suddenly pull swimmers out to sea from seemingly safe beach a