NYAST Forum on Lasers

Registration Link: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/53c8244b-27cc-4351-99cb-78f7e445f665@3ccde76c-946d-4a12-bb7a-fc9d0842354a

The New York Area Science and Technology (NYAST) Forum will explore critical safety issues posed by handheld laser pointers and laser devices. Hosted by DHS S&T’s National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (NUSTL), this forum will illuminate the dangers posed by lasers and share essential knowledge to fortify first responder safety.

NIST expert Josh Hadler will discuss safety implications stemming from the misuse of lasers covering topics such as aircraft interference and eye injuries. He will provide a hands-on demonstration to showcase the output power of lasers and the protection level of law enforcement eyewear.

Attendees will gain operational perspectives from Commander Schoening of Portland Police Bureau as he discusses the nefarious use of lasers during protests and other civil disturbances. He will share law enforcement methods and PPE used to safeguard against laser incidents, including protective eyewear and public order helmets.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding of laser misuse and safety measures. All law enforcement attendees are asked to bring their laser protective eyewear to the forum.

Attendance is limited to active and retired first responders, emergency response professionals and federal, state, local and tribal government officials. The forum will be held at NUSTL, located at: 201 Varick Street, Suite 900, New York, NY 10014 with a live stream webinar option.